The Kid Who Invented the Popsicle: And Other Surprising Stories about Inventions
Do you know how many things in your daily life were invented by accident?
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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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Praise for Mistakes That Worked:
“A splendid book that is as informative as it is entertaining . . . a gem.†—Booklist, StarredÂ
Country | USA |
Brand | Delacorte Books for Young Readers |
Manufacturer | Delacorte Press |
Binding | Hardcover |
ItemPartNumber | 24688332 |
Color | White |
ReleaseDate | 2016-10-11 |
UnitCount | 1 |
Format | Illustrated |
EANs | 9780399552021 |