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May 01, 1994 | ISBN 9780385320436 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program
Oct 11, 2016 | ISBN 9780399552021 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
Oct 11, 2016 | ISBN 9780399552038 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
May 12, 2015 | ISBN 9780307557988 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
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May 01, 1994 | ISBN 9780385320436 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Oct 11, 2016 | ISBN 9780399552021 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Oct 11, 2016 | ISBN 9780399552038 | Middle Grade (8-12)
May 12, 2015 | ISBN 9780307557988 | Middle Grade (8-12)
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. And don’t miss Eat Your Words about the fascinating language of food! “A splendid book that is as informative as it is entertaining . . . a gem.” —Booklist, Starred Review
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!
Charlotte Foltz Jones is the author of Mistakes That Worked, Accidents May Happen, Eat Your Words, and Fingerprints and Talking Bones.
“A splendid book that is as informative as it is entertaining. Jones has great fun with facts, dredging up plenty in a lively, anecdotal account that recollects the oddball origins of a variety of foods, clothing, toys, and devices….A gem of a book.”–Booklist, starred review
Kentucky Bluegrass Master List WINNER 1996
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