“His formal schooling ended when he was ten (but he went on to teach himself foreign languages, grammar, science, and math).” Benjamin Franklin: A Biography Developing Readers P1

“Benjamin became an apprentice, or student, of his brother James, a printer. Benjamin Franklin: A Biography Developing Readers P1

“He stood by a shed in a blustery Philadelphia field as his kite danced among the thunderclouds. Benjamin Franklin: A Biography Developing Readers P5

“Benjamin looked down and saw something bizarre. Could it be?” Benjamin Franklin: A Biography Developing Readers P7

“In the old Chinese tradition, the ch’i-lin is the symbol of a promising male offspring. The Ch’i-lin Purse p. 238

“Picking up the hua-chiao, they placed it on their shoulders, and the wedding procession began.” The Ch’i-lin Purse p. 240

“Don’t you know that a li (one-third of a mile) down the road there is a food- distribution shack?” The Ch’i-lin Purse p. 243

“If you are interested, I would be happy to recommend you.” The Ch’i-lin Purse p. 243

“He was an engineer, an architect, a musician, a philosopher, an astronomer.” Leonardo’s Horse p. 365

“Never mind that he was in the midst of painting a larger religious picture in Florence.” Leonardo’s Horse p. 366

“And he became depressed. What had he achieved? He asked himself.” Leonardo’s Horse p. 374

“In his notebook Leonardo mourned, ‘I have wasted my hours.’” Leonardo’s Horse p. 374

“It is a sacred place, and if you ever go in there, you will be dismissed immediately.” The Chi’lin Purse p. 244

“Hsiang-ling was saddened by his behavior; it reminded her of how spoiled she had been as a child.” The Chi’lin Purse p. 244

“She was astonished to find herself sitting in the middle seat – the place of the highest honor.” The Chi’lin Purse p. 248

“I was hoping that one day I would find you and show my gratitude.” The Chi’lin Purse p. 249