Mistakes That Worked

The World's Familiar Inventions and How They Came to Be

Charlotte Foltz Jones, John O'Brien

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English

Random House
03 January 2017

Children's & Educational; Children's & young adult fiction & true stories

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.

By: Charlotte Foltz Jones
Illustrated by: John O'Brien
Imprint: Random House
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 144mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 198g
ISBN: 9780399552021
ISBN 10: 0399552022
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 03 January 2017
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

CHARLOTTE FOLTZ JONES was an author of award-winning nonfiction books for children, as well as numerous magazine articles. JOHN O'BRIEN is a frequent contributor to the <i>New Yorker</i> magazine and has illustrated many popular children's books.

Reviews for Mistakes That Worked: The World's Familiar Inventions and How They Came to Be

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