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Mistakes That Worked

by John OBrien

ISBN: 9780385320436
ISBN10: 0385320434

Mistakes That Worked

by John OBrien

Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Random House Childrens Books
Publish date: 06/01/1994
ISBN: 9780385320436
ISBN10: 0385320434

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Description: From Frisbees to X-Rays, Post-It Notes to penicillin, here are the fascinating stories behind the accidental inventions of 40 things, including Coca-Cola, potato chips, Silly Putty, the Slinky, and many other familiar items. An IRA/CBC Children's Choice. 40 full-color cartoons.

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