Mistakes that worked : the world's familiar inventions and how they came to be
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O'Brien, John, 1953- illustrator.
Published
New York : Delacorte Press, [2016].
Edition
First edition, [New edition].
Physical Desc
x, 84 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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Giodone Library Branch - YOUTHNONFIC
J 609 J
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Published
New York : Delacorte Press, [2016].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition, [New edition].
Language
English

Notes

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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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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, [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 First edition, [New edition]., Delacorte Press, 2016.

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