Mistakes That Worked: 40 Familiar Inventions & How They Came to Be - Brossura

Jones, Charlotte Foltz

 
9780385320436: Mistakes That Worked: 40 Familiar Inventions & How They Came to Be

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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

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Informazioni sull?autore

CHARLOTTE FOLTZ JONES was an author of award-winning nonfiction books for children, as well as numerous magazine articles.

JOHN O'BRIEN is a frequent contributor to the New Yorker magazine and has illustrated many popular children's books.

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9780399552021: Mistakes That Worked: The World's Familiar Inventions and How They Came to Be

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ISBN 10:  0399552022 ISBN 13:  9780399552021
Casa editrice: Delacorte Press, 2016
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