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  • Published: 3 January 2017
  • ISBN: 9780399552021
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 96
  • RRP: $24.99

Mistakes That Worked

40 Familiar Inventions & How They Came to Be





The unusual real-life tales of the worlds most familiar inventions, presented with hilarious cartoons and weird and amazing facts, make up this fun-filled book for young people!

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

  • Published: 3 January 2017
  • ISBN: 9780399552021
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 96
  • RRP: $24.99

Praise for Mistakes That Worked

Praise for Mistakes That Worked:

An IRA-CBC Children's Choice

"A splendid book that is as informative as it is entertaining . . . a gem."--Booklist, Starred

"Perfect for browsing."--School Library Journal

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