Mistakes That Worked: 40 Familiar Inventions and How They Came to Be - Hardcover

Mistakes That Worked: 40 Familiar Inventions and How They Came to Be - Hardcover

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Mistakes That Worked: 40 Familiar Inventions and How They Came to Be - Hardcover

Mistakes That Worked: 40 Familiar Inventions and How They Came to Be - Hardcover

$27.92
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by Charlotte Foltz Jones (Author), John O'Brien

From Frisbees to X-Rays, Post-It Notes to penicillin, here are the fascinating stories behind the accidental inventions of 40 things, including Coca-Cola, potato chips, Silly Putty, the Slinky, and many other familiar items. An IRA/CBC Children's Choice. 40 full-color cartoons.

Number of Pages: 96
Dimensions: 0.49 x 8.3 x 8.06 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: January 01, 2001
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Mistakes That Worked: 40 Familiar Inventions and How They Came to Be
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 6.8
Point Value: 2

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