Mistakes that worked : the world's familiar inventions and how they came to be
(Book - Regular Print)
Author
Contributors
O'Brien, John, 1953- illustrator.
Published
New York : Delacorte Press, [2016].
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
x, 84 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Status
Black Canyon City Community Library - JNF - Children's Area - Nonfiction
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609 JONES
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Mayer Public Library - JNF - Children's Area - Nonfiction
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Mountain View Elementary School (K-6) - NF - Nonfiction Books
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Published
New York : Delacorte Press, [2016].
Format
Book - Regular Print
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Originally published: New York : Doubleday, 1991.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 78-80) 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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| Black Canyon City Community Library - JNF - Children's Area - Nonfiction | 609 JONES | Find It Now |
| Granite Mountain Middle School - NF - Nonfiction Books | 609 JON | Checked Out |
| Mayer Public Library - JNF - Children's Area - Nonfiction | 609 JONES | Find It Now |
| Mountain View Elementary School (K-6) - NF - Nonfiction Books | 609 JON | Find It Now |
| Paulden Public Library - JNF - Children's Area - Nonfiction | 609 JONES | Find It Now |
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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 (First 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 First edition., Delacorte Press, 2016.
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