Mistakes that worked : the world's familiar inventions and how they came to be
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Author
Contributors
O'Brien, John, 1953- illustrator.
Published
New York : Delacorte Press, [2016].
Format
Book
Edition
[New edition].
Physical Desc
x, 84 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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Buena Vista Branch - Juvenile Non-Fiction
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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| Buena Vista Branch - Juvenile Non-Fiction | J 609 J | On Shelf |
| Greenfield Branch - Juvenile Non-Fiction | J 609 J | On Shelf |
| Marina Branch - Juvenile Non-Fiction | J 609 J | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Delacorte Press, [2016].
Edition
[New edition].
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Originally published: New York : Doubleday, 1991.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"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."--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Jones, C. F., & O'Brien, J. (2016). Mistakes that worked: the world's familiar inventions and how they came to be ([New edition].). Delacorte Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jones, Charlotte Foltz and John O'Brien. 2016. Mistakes That Worked: The World's Familiar Inventions and How They Came to Be. Delacorte Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jones, Charlotte Foltz and John O'Brien. Mistakes That Worked: The World's Familiar Inventions and How They Came to Be Delacorte Press, 2016.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Jones, Charlotte Foltz,, and John O'Brien. Mistakes That Worked: The World's Familiar Inventions and How They Came to Be [New edition]., Delacorte Press, 2016.
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