Mistakes That Worked

Author(s): Charlotte Jones

Encycopaedias, Science, Maths & reference materials

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. A splendid book that is as informative as it is entertaining . . . a gem. Booklist, Starred "

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"Jones gathers together in 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.

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.

General Fields

  • : 9780399552021
  • : Random House Children's Books
  • : Red Fox
  • : 0.204
  • : December 2016
  • : 210mm X 140mm X 13mm
  • : January 2017
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : YNT
  • : 96
  • : 609
  • : English
  • : 117
  • : Hardback
  • : Charlotte Jones