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Mistakes that Worked

Written by Charlotte JonesAuthor Alerts: Random House will alert you to new works by Charlotte Jones
Illustrated by John ObrienAuthor Alerts: Random House will alert you to new works by John Obrien
Juvenile Fiction - Science & Technology | Doubleday Books for Young Readers | Trade Paperback | May 1994 | $11.95 | 978-0-385-32043-6 (0-385-32043-4)

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ABOUT THIS BOOK

Piggy banks, silly putty, potato chips and frisbees are all things that were invented by mistake.

Includes a bibliography. An IRA-CBC Children's Choice.


REVIEWS

"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.


AWARDS

WINNER 1996 - Kentucky Bluegrass Master List