Bibliograph

Mistakes that worked, the world's familiar inventions and how they came to be, Charlotte Foltz Jones ; illustrated by John O'Brien

Type

Label

Mistakes that worked, the world's familiar inventions and how they came to be, Charlotte Foltz Jones ; illustrated by John O'Brien

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 78-80) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 8+

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Mistakes that worked

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Charlotte Foltz Jones ; illustrated by John O'Brien

Sub title

the world's familiar inventions and how they came to be

Summary

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

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification

Contributor