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Mistakes That Worked

40 Familiar Inventions & How They Came to Be

The World's Familiar Inventions and How They Came to Be

40 Familiar Inventions & How They Came to Be

40 Familiar Inventions & How They Came to Be

By Charlotte Foltz Jones
Illustrated by John O’Brien

By Charlotte Foltz Jones
Illustrated by John O’Brien

By Charlotte Foltz Jones
Illustrated by John O’Brien

By Charlotte Foltz Jones
Illustrated by John O’Brien

By Charlotte Foltz Jones
Illustrated by John O’Brien

By Charlotte Foltz Jones
Illustrated by John O’Brien

By Charlotte Foltz Jones
Illustrated by John O’Brien

By Charlotte Foltz Jones
Illustrated by John O’Brien

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May 01, 1994 | ISBN 9780385320436 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Oct 11, 2016 | ISBN 9780399552021 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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May 12, 2015 | ISBN 9780307557988 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About Mistakes That Worked

    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

    About Mistakes That Worked

    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

    About Mistakes That Worked

    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!

    About Mistakes That Worked

    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!

    About Charlotte Foltz Jones

    Charlotte Foltz Jones is the author of Mistakes That Worked, Accidents May Happen, Eat Your Words, and Fingerprints and Talking Bones.

    About John O’Brien

    John O’Brien has held writing fellowships at the University of Iowa and Stanford University, and he was the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship. His work has appeared in Hudson Review, Massachusetts Review, TriQuarterly, Country Journal, Harrowsmith, and Gray’s Sporting Journal. He lives… More about John O’Brien

    About Charlotte Foltz Jones

    Charlotte Foltz Jones is the author of Mistakes That Worked, Accidents May Happen, Eat Your Words, and Fingerprints and Talking Bones.

    About John O’Brien

    John O’Brien has held writing fellowships at the University of Iowa and Stanford University, and he was the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship. His work has appeared in Hudson Review, Massachusetts Review, TriQuarterly, Country Journal, Harrowsmith, and Gray’s Sporting Journal. He lives… More about John O’Brien

    About Charlotte Foltz Jones

    Charlotte Foltz Jones is the author of Mistakes That Worked, Accidents May Happen, Eat Your Words, and Fingerprints and Talking Bones.

    About John O’Brien

    John O’Brien has held writing fellowships at the University of Iowa and Stanford University, and he was the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship. His work has appeared in Hudson Review, Massachusetts Review, TriQuarterly, Country Journal, Harrowsmith, and Gray’s Sporting Journal. He lives… More about John O’Brien

    About Charlotte Foltz Jones

    Charlotte Foltz Jones is the author of Mistakes That Worked, Accidents May Happen, Eat Your Words, and Fingerprints and Talking Bones.

    About John O’Brien

    John O’Brien has held writing fellowships at the University of Iowa and Stanford University, and he was the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship. His work has appeared in Hudson Review, Massachusetts Review, TriQuarterly, Country Journal, Harrowsmith, and Gray’s Sporting Journal. He lives… More about John O’Brien

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $12.99
    Published by Delacorte Press
    May 01, 1994 | 96 Pages | 8 x 8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780385320436

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $12.99
    Published by Delacorte Press
    Oct 11, 2016 | 96 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780399552021

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Delacorte Press
    Oct 11, 2016 | 96 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780399552038

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Delacorte Press
    May 12, 2015 | 96 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780307557988
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    Praise

    “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

    Awards

    Kentucky Bluegrass Master List WINNER 1996

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