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Great Invention Fails

by Barbara Krasner
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Without inventors, we wouldn't have cars, airplanes, or light bulbs. Inventors build devices that make our lives better. But not all inventions succeed. In fact, the history of inventions is filled with missteps and blunders. Learn about the biggest goofs—from flying cars to Smell-O-Vision. Discover how invention mistakes have also led to brand-new products, such as Bubble Wrap and sticky notes.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Searchlight Books — Celebrating Failure

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    January 1, 2020

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781541594265

    • PDF ebook

      • ISBN: 9781541583375
      • File size: 4238 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 4.8
    • Lexile® Measure: 840
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 3-5

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      April 1, 2020

      Gr 3-5-"When a player fails, it's just one moment and one loss in a long career." This quote from Great Sports Fails best encompasses the uplifting tone of this series. These unique books repackage failure from something kids fear into an unavoidable part of life that can lead to eventual success. Fascinating examples include the original use of bubble wrap (textured wallpaper), the first synthetic dye, and unbelievable sports losses. Exciting pictures of football games, early airplanes, and mammoth bridges accompany the text. A glossary, resources, and an index are included. VERDICT This series will lift the spirits of any child worried about their own failures.

      Copyright 2020 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • PDF ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:4.8
  • Lexile® Measure:840
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:3-5

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