An SLJ Best Book of the Year "The complexity andrichness of both tale and pictures offer a lot to pore over and ponder." - The Horn Book "This handsome book offers a colorfully illustrated retelling of Jason's adventures." - Booklist "A gripping account of the Argonauts' heroic and tragic quest." - Publishers Weekly "Mythology has come to the forefront of literature in the last several years and this book will become a go to title." - School Library Connection Praise for Electric Ben : 2013 Boston Globe-Horn Book Nonfiction Book Award Winner 2013 Bank Street Best Book of the Year 2013 Golden Kite Honor book A Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of 2012 A 2012 Horn Book Fanfare A 2012 Robert F. Sibert Honor book * "A beautifully realized labor of love and affection brings to life one of our brightest founding fathers." - Kirkus Book Reviews , starred review *".this book shimmers with excitement, begging to be read.

" - The Horn Book , starred review *"It's a fascinating and comprehensive portrait, and an asset for student research." - Publishers Weekly , starred review *"Large in format and ambitious in scope, this appealingly designed book spotlights Benjamin Franklin and his times." - Booklist , starred review *"Author/illustrator Robert Byrd presents highlights of the long and varied life of one of America's most famous citizens in this picture book biography." - Library Media Connection , starred review "a true standout.bright, witty, informative and cleverly organized as the man himself." - The New York Times.