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Synopsis
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.
And don't miss Eat Your Words about the fascinating language of food!
Praise for Mistakes That Worked:
“A splendid book that is as informative as it is entertaining . . . a gem.” —Booklist, Starred
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About the Author
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 New Yorker magazine and has illustrated many popular children's books.
From School Library Journal
Gr 3–5—All of the inventions mentioned in this book were the result of accidents. Frozen dinner rolls, cheese, Velcro, piggy banks, X-rays, and penicillin were all "oopsies" that turned into popular everyday items. Sections cover food, clothing, toys, medical inventions, and more. Significant changes have been made to the original version of this title, published in 1991. Recent statistics replace outdated numbers: how much cheese people eat, how much Coke has been consumed, how many potato chips are sold, etc. Previously, additional information or recipes were included on the page. Now, they are given their own space, making them easier to read. Gone are the full-page, color, pen-and-ink illustrations. Smaller, black-and-white versions are inserted among the text. These images comically portray the unexpected benefits that can come from making mistakes. VERDICT Nicely updated; consider to replace the older edition.—Sandra Welzenbach, Villarreal Elementary School, San Antonio
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- PublisherDelacorte Press
- Publication date2016
- ISBN 10 0399552022
- ISBN 13 9780399552021
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages96
- IllustratorO'Brien John
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