Book
Mistakes that worked / by Charlotte Foltz Jones ; illustrated by John O'Brien.
Presents the stories behind over forty things that were invented or named by accident, including aspirin, X-rays, frisbees, silly putty, microwave cooking, and velcro.
Record details
- ISBN: 0385262469
- Physical Description: 78 pages : color illustrations
- Edition: 1st edition
- Publisher: New York : Doubleday, 1990.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Bibliography: p. 76-78. |
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| Subject: | Inventions > Juvenile literature. Inventions > Juvenile literature. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at scottsboropl.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| scottsboropl | J 609 Jon | 32269000284003 | Juvenile - NonFiction | Available | - |
Summary:
Presents the stories behind over forty things that were invented or named by accident, including aspirin, X-rays, frisbees, silly putty, microwave cooking, and velcro.
