Forgotten History of Everyday Inventions

By Patricia Hutchison

Book Overview

Brings to light 12 forgotten everyday inventions including how pie tins inspired the ever-popular Frisbee; how an engineer's walk in the woods with his dog led to the creation of Velcro; how basketball was invented because young men at a YMCA were restless during a blizzard; and more The book features historic photos, interesting sidebars, and thought-provoking prompts.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1632355922
• ISBN13: 9781632355928
• Release Date: January 2019
• Publisher: 12-Story Library
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7