Download or read book Epic Stories for Kids and Family Accidental Inventions That Changed Our World written by Riddleland and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-07 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accidents happen. Sometimes that's a good thing. Did you realize cheese puffs, Coca-Cola, bubble wrap, and the Post-it note were all invented by accident? With Fun Illustrations For Every Story! This book covers fascinating origin stories of 60 every-day items that were invented by accident; that is, the inventor did not expect to make the product when the product was discovered. Not only will this book share amazing stories about everyday products, but it will also inspire you. We all encounter things that go wrong, and this book reminds us that when life gives lemons, we can make lemonade. Each story is written to encourage kids and adults to be curious and be inspired to create. In this book, you will find out about Did Coke started out as a painkiller? is the best thing since sliced bread? Who invented the Potato Chip? How a sewing kit led to a bright Idea? The Invention of the Internet And More.... Also, the book reminds us that we are all inventors, inventing new recipes, new gadgets, and new literature, and it encourages us to share our inventions with those around us. If you like to inspire your child to be creative or be curious, get this book today!
Download or read book Epic Stories for Kids and Family Accidental Discoveries That Changed Our World written by Riddleland and published by . This book was released on 2022-05-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever started on a journey toward a destination but did not find it? Instead, you discovered something else that was interesting?Did you realize the toothpaste tube, Pepsi, crepes, and safety pin were all discovered by accident?With Fun Illustrations For Every Story!This book covers fascinating origin stories of 55 every-day items that were invented by accident; that is, the inventor did not expect to make the product when the product was discovered.Not only will this book share amazing stories about everyday products, but it will also inspire you. We all encounter things that go wrong, and this book reminds us that when life gives lemons, we can make lemonade. (Seriously, pink lemonade was made by accident - read the story inside.)Each story is written to encourage kids and adults to be curious and be inspired to create.In this book, you will find out aboutPepsi was originally called Brad's DrinkWhat is the food fit for a King?How forgetfulness lead to the invention of ivory soap?An accidentally on purpose action created the record playerThe Invention of the Gasoline PumpAnd More....Not only does this book provide stories of how everyday items came to be, but it will also likely enhance one's own problem-solving skills, foster creative thinking, and provide inspiration.Who knows, you too may make an accidental discovery one day.
Download or read book Epic Stories for Kids and Family Accidental Discoveries That Changed Our World written by Riddleland and published by . This book was released on 2022-10-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever started on a journey toward a destination but did not find it? Instead, you discovered something else that was interesting?Did you realize the toothpaste tube, Pepsi, crepes, and safety pin were all discovered by accident?With Fun Illustrations For Every Story!This book covers fascinating origin stories of 55 every-day items that were invented by accident; that is, the inventor did not expect to make the product when the product was discovered.Not only will this book share amazing stories about everyday products, but it will also inspire you. We all encounter things that go wrong, and this book reminds us that when life gives lemons, we can make lemonade. (Seriously, pink lemonade was made by accident - read the story inside.)Each story is written to encourage kids and adults to be curious and be inspired to create.In this book, you will find out about* Pepsi was originally called Brad's Drink* What is the food fit for a King?* How forgetfulness lead to the invention of ivory soap?* An accidentally on purpose action created the record player* The Invention of the Gasoline PumpAnd More....Not only does this book provide stories of how everyday items came to be, but it will also likely enhance one's own problem-solving skills, foster creative thinking, and provide inspiration.Who knows, you too may make an accidental discovery one day.
Download or read book Accidental Inventions written by Birgit Krols and published by Insight Editions. This book was released on 2012-04-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s hard to imagine a world without Coca-Cola, Post-its, or Velcro, but have you ever stopped to wonder how and when these items came to be? Accidental Inventions reveals the fascinating stories behind the toys, foods, gadgets, and tools we now consider indispensable. From peanut butter to penicillin, roller skates to radioactivity, dozens of essential inventions are spotlighted. Fully illustrated with over 240 photos, Accidental Inventions traces the path from inception to “ah ha!” for more than 60 products, and introduces the cast of clever, hardworking inventors behind them. Engaging narrative and colorful design make these stories accessible to readers of all ages, illuminating the happy collision of accident and inspiration that would profoundly change our lives.
Download or read book The Boo Boos That Changed the World written by Barry Wittenstein and published by Charlesbridge Publishing. This book was released on 2018-02-13 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know Band-Aids were invented by accident?! And that they weren't mass-produced until the Boy Scouts gave their seal of approval? 1920s cotton buyer Earle Dickson worked for Johnson & Johnson and had a klutzy wife who often cut herself. The son of a doctor, Earle set out to create an easier way for her to bandage her injuries. Band-Aids were born, but Earle's bosses at the pharmaceutical giant weren't convinced, and it wasn't until the Boy Scouts of America tested Earle's prototype that this ubiquitous household staple was made available to the public. Soon Band-Aids were selling like hotcakes, and the rest is boo-boo history. "Appealingly designed and illustrated, an engaging, fun story" — Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW
Download or read book Sweet Dreams Sarah written by Vivian Kirkfield and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the life of Sarah Goode, who was born a slave and grew up to invent a space-saving foldable bed and became the first African American woman to obtain a patent in the United States.
Download or read book Hot Wheels Developer Elliot Handler written by Jessie Alkire and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the inventor of Hot Wheels, Elliot Handler. Follow the story of Handler as he starts the Mattel toy company, begins making toys from plastic, develops the Barbie and Ken dolls with his wife Ruth, then invents Hot Wheels! Sidebars, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and fun facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book Accidental Inventions That Changed the World written by Jackie Bolen and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-02-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accidents happen. It's not always a bad thing! Check out these fascinating, true stories about accidental inventions that changed the world in this book for children. Did you know that . . . The air conditioner was invented by someone trying to reduce humidity? The Internet was originally a military communication tool? Coca-Cola was originally a headache medication? Play-Doh was first used as a wallpaper cleaner? Learn the origins and history of world-changing inventions in this book for kids! Check out the fun illustrations for each one. Inspire children to read more in a sneaky, fun way. Maybe even be inspired to create something for yourself. Get Accidental Inventions that Changed the World and get ready for an informative and entertaining read!
Download or read book 1000 Inventions and Discoveries written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amazing discoveries and inventions of the last eight years bring this new edition of 1,000 Inventions and Discoveries up to date. Uncover the stories behind 1,000 remarkable inventions and discoveries that have shaped our world, from making fire to the gadgets of the 21st century. This revised and updated edition brings this comprehensive review of humanity's greatest ideas up to date. It is packed with discoveries and innovations in science, space, technology, transportation, medicine, mathematics, and language, along with a history timeline.
Download or read book Mistakes That Worked written by Charlotte Foltz Jones and published by Delacorte Press. This book was released on 2016-10-11 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The greatest discoveries are made outside the classroom! Learn all about mistakes that changed the world with this collection of the strange stories behind everyday inventions! It's no accident that you'll love this book! 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. And don't miss Eat Your Words about the fascinating language of food! “A splendid book that is as informative as it is entertaining . . . a gem.” —Booklist, Starred Review
Download or read book An Illustrated Timeline of Inventions and Inventors written by Kremena T. Spengler and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2011-06 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a timeline of inventions from the use of fire in prehistoric times to the iPad in 2010, with an emphasis on developments in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Download or read book Funny Dan the Race Car Man written by Tim Packman and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fun-loving NASCAR driver and his team work together and enjoy their sport.
Download or read book Danger Guys written by Tony Abbott and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-04-29 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Noodle and Zeek love danger, but when a real adventure comes their way, will they be ready? Best friends Noodle and Zeek are among the first in line when a new store, Danger Guy, opens in their local mall. It has all the survival gear the boys could dream of, and their excitement is lessened only when they notice two big, angry men yelling at the owner. When Noodle and Zeek wander into a small room on the other side of the store, they’re shut inside. That’s when the two realize they’re in the back of a truck heading out of town. After a terrifying ride, Noodle and Zeek arrive at an ancient temple full of treasures. There they discover that their kidnappers are the two men from the store, and the boys are not the only ones who have been captured. The Emersons, a famous husband-and-wife explorer team, are there too. It’s up to Noodle and Zeek to rescue the prisoners and save the day—before they’re trapped in the temple forever! Danger Guys is the 1st book in Danger Guys, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Download or read book Famous Fails written by Crispin Boyer and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fun book of quirky failures and famous flops will keep kids laughing while they learn the importance of messing up in order to get it right. Science, architecture, technology, entertainment -- there are epic fails and hilarious goof-ups from every important field. Silly side features help to analyze the failures: "Lesson Learned," "It Could be Worse ," "Losing Combinations," and a "Fail Scale" help readers navigate the different kinds and scopes of the mistakes made. Read to learn what went wrong, what went right, and what kids can learn from each failed attempt.
Download or read book 125 Cool Inventions written by National Geographic Kids and published by National Geographic Kids. This book was released on 2015 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Supersmart machines and wacky gadgets you never knew you wanted"--Cover.
Download or read book 1 000 Inventions and Discoveries written by Roger Bridgman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-07-28 with total page 1186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dip into this illustrated account of key inventions and discoveries, listed year by year, with intriguing facts about each invention and the person (or people) who invented it. From the prehistoric hunting tools our early ancestors used to the modern-day smartphones that connect the entire planet, this book provides a fascinating tour through the history of humankind's inventions and discoveries. Fully revised and updated for 2020, 1,000 Inventions and Discoveries explores recent inventions and discoveries - from the Amazon Echo to the first photograph of a black hole - as well as showcasing revolutionary historical inventions such as the wheel. Whether you're a budding inventor, a history buff, or both, this amazing guide is packed with the inventions and discoveries in science, technology, transport, medicine, and mathematics that changed the course of human existence.
Download or read book The Kid Who Invented the Popsicle written by Don L. Wulffson and published by Paw Prints. This book was released on 2008-08-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brief factual stories about how various familiar things were invented, many by accident, from animal crackers to the zipper.
