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Incredible Inventions and Discoveries That Changed The World: 25 Crazy (and Often Accidental) Stories Behind Some of the Greatest Inventions of All Ti
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ISBN13: 9798276148380
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Dec 14 2025
Pages: 134
Weight: 0.42
Height: 0.29 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Dec 14 2025
Pages: 134
Weight: 0.42
Height: 0.29 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
What if some of the greatest inventions in history began with a mistake? Well... a lot of them actually did. Incredible Inventions and Discoveries That Changed The World takes young readers on an exciting journey through 25 true stories of inventions that shaped the world we know today - many of which happened by accident, luck, or complete surprise! From everyday objects to life-changing breakthroughs, you'll uncover how curious minds turned accidents, wrong ingredients, and unexpected surprises into inventions that shaped the world. Your Child Will Learn About:
- How a dog walk turned into one of the greatest inventions of all time.
- How a melting chocolate bar changed cooking forever.
- The medicine that accidentally became the most popular drink on the planet.
- How a failed experiment created one of the best-selling pieces of stationary ever.
- And so much more...
Why Kids (and Their Parents) Love This Book:
- Fast, fun, easy-to-read stories with illustrations keep kids hooked and inspired from page one.
- Builds an Interest in Science and History - Real historical events are turned into fun and engaging accounts turn learning into a hobby, not a chore.
- Boosts Confidence - Helps kids understand that great ideas can come from anyone.
- Screen Free Entertainment - Rest assured that your child is kept busy and entertained whilst learning at the same time.
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