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Mistakes That Worked : 40 Familiar Inventions and How They Came to Be by Charlotte Foltz Jones (1994, Trade Paperback)

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Authors: Charlotte Jones. Mistakes that Worked. Title: Mistakes that Worked. Condition : Used - Good.

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Do you know how many things in your daily life were invented by accident? 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 Praise for Mistakes That Worked "A splendid book that is as informative as it is entertaining . . . a gem." -- Booklist, Starred

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Random House Children's Books
ISBN-10
0385320434
ISBN-13
9780385320436
eBay Product ID (ePID)
439220

Product Key Features

Book Title
Mistakes That Worked : 40 Familiar Inventions and How They Came to Be
Author
Charlotte Foltz Jones
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Science & Nature / Experiments & Projects, Technology / How Things Work-Are Made, Technology / Inventions, Référence / Encyclopedias
Intended Audience
Ages 2-3, Ages 9-12, Ages 4-8, Under 2 Years
Publication Year
1994
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages
96 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
8in
Item Height
0.3in
Item Width
8in
Item Weight
8 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
T48 .J66
Grade from
Third Grade
Grade to
Seventh Grade
Reviews
"Jones gathers together in 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., "Jones gathers together in 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.
Illustrated by
O'brien, John
Target Audience
Juvenile Audience
Dewey Decimal
609
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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3 out of 5 stars
by jbudareNov 14, 2017
For older Kids
I got the book to read for my soon to be 6 year old grandson. While educational, it is not a fun read for someone his age. I think it's great for older kids who want to know some fun facts.
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by cgz9rdwjs9c@del...Sep 10, 2006
Mistakes That Worked is GREAT!
If you ever wondered how did something get invented or came about, then this is the book for you! Great resource for teachers to get students interested in inventions all from a "mistake". Did you know that playing cards had to do with the creation of making a sandwich? Great tid bits to know!
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by jnOe4HubQJ2@Del...Feb 18, 2012
Good book
Interesting book that I used to show my students that trying is worth it, even if you make a mistake.

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