Mistakes That Worked: The World's Familiar Inventions and How They Came to Be
by Charlotte Foltz Jones · illustrated by John O'Brien
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The greatest discoveries are made outside the classroom! Learn all about mistakes that changed the world with this collection of the strange stories behind everyday inventions! It's no accident that you'll love this book!
SANDWICHES came about when an English earl was too busy gambling to eat his meal and needed to keep one hand free. POTATO CHIPS were first cooked by a chef who was furious when a customer complained that his fried potatoes weren’t thin enough. Coca-Cola, Silly Putty, and X rays have fascinating stories behind them too! Their unusual tales, and many more, along with hilarious cartoons and weird, amazing facts, make up this fun-filled book about everyday items that had surprisingly haphazard beginnings.
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“A splendid book that is as informative as it is entertaining . . . a gem.” —Booklist, Starred Review
The book, Mistakes That Worked: The World's Familiar Inventions and How They Came to Be [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9780399552021 in Hardcover by Charlotte Foltz Jones may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.
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- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Author
- Charlotte Foltz Jones
- Format
- Hardcover
- Published
- Oct 11, 2016
- ISBN-13
- 9780399552021
- ISBN-10
- 0399552022
- Pages
- 96
- Illustrator
- John O'Brien
- Carton quantity
- 24 copies
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