Mistakes that worked

by Charlotte Foltz Jones

Other authorsJohn O'Brien (Illustrator.)
Paper Book, 1991

Status

Available

Call number

609

Genres

Publication

New York : Doubleday, 1991.

Description

Presents the stories behind forty things that were invented or named by accident, including aspirin, X-rays, frisbees, silly putty, and velcro.

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User reviews

LibraryThing member Bookish59
A fun book filled with summaries of the stories behind the mostly accidental creation of some nifty inventions. Focused on the curiousity of those who witness something unusual and don't toss product. They think about what problem that 'surprise reaction' could fix. Book shows that making mistakes
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 isn't a waste of time.

Good read.
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LibraryThing member prkcs
If you think that every invention came about from hard work and dedication, think again! Many of the intentions we know and love came about as accidents. Find out about everything from how tea was first discovered to where post-it notes came from. You'll be amazed at some of these wacky stories.
LibraryThing member benuathanasia
Fascinating and quick to read.
LibraryThing member kvelin
This book includes fun facts about experiments and trials that went wrong but ended up with a new idea. This would be a great book for talking about growth mindset and how mistakes are just opportunities to learn.
LibraryThing member SkyD17
This book was about common objects that came about by people making mistakes.
LibraryThing member Maydacat
Mistakes and accidents happen in everyone’s life, but these mistakes and accidents have actually enriched people’s lives. Some were just fun, like Silly Putty, just were tasty, like potato chips and chocolate chip cookies, and some were helpful, like Velcro and Vulcanized rubber. It’s all
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 here, in this entertaining book intended for kids, but adults might learn a thing or two, too.
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Subjects

ERRORS
Facts
Inventions
Inventions Juvenile Literature

Awards

Utah Beehive Book Award (Nominee — Informational Books — 1994)
Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Nominee — Grades 4-8 — 1996)
Read Aloud Indiana Book Award (1992)
Children's Favorites Awards (Selection — 1992-1994)

Language

English

Physical description

78 p.; 21 cm

ISBN

9780385320436

Barcode

11339

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