Mistakes that Worked
by Charlotte Jones
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Author: Charlotte JonesBrand: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Illustrator: John Obrien
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1994-05-01
ISBN: 0385320434
Number of pages: 96
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
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Book Review: You can't make anything if you can't make mistakes
Summary: 5 Stars
My mom always told me that you can't make anything if you can't make mistakes. This book proves the point aptly, highlighting several mistakes that turned into common and often-loved inventions (chocolate chip cookies, Coca-Cola, the Slinky). This is an enlightening book to share with kids, encouraging them to realize that taking risks, learning to improvise and experiment is often the best way to learn, even if you don't end up creating something new and wonderful.
Summary of Mistakes that Worked
Piggy banks, silly putty, potato chips and frisbees are all things that were invented by mistake.Includes a bibliography. An IRA-CBC Children's Choice.
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