Mistakes That Worked: 40 Familiar Inventions & How They Came to Be
Charlotte Foltz Jones (Author)
John O'Brien (Illustrator)
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Presents the stories behind forty things that were invented or named by accident, including aspirin, X-rays, frisbees, silly putty, and velcro.
Popsicles, potato chips, Silly Putty, Velcro, and many other familiar things have fascinating stories behind them. In fact, dozens of products and everyday items had surprisingly haphazard beginnings. Mistakes That Worked offers forty of these unusual tales, along with hilarious cartoons and weird and amazing facts. Readers will be surprised and inspired!
| SKU | 117153 |
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| ISBN | 9780385320436 |
| Language | English |
| Guided Reading Level | T |
| Page Count | 96 |
| Product Type | Paperback Books |
| Book Type | Picture Books |
| Additional Contributor | John O'Brien |
| Primary Contributor | Charlotte Foltz Jones |
| Age Groups | Ages 7 to 9, Ages 10 to 12 |
| Publisher | PRH - Penguin Random House |