| Mistakes That Worked: The World's Familiar Inventions and How They Came to Be Contributor(s): Jones, Charlotte Foltz (Author), O'Brien, John (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0399552022 ISBN-13: 9780399552021 Publisher: Delacorte Press OUR PRICE: $11.69 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Experiments & Projects - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - How Things Work | Are Made |
| Dewey: 609 |
| LCCN: 2015049796 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.5" W x 8.3" (0.45 lbs) 96 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 159342 Reading Level: 6.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 |