Accidental inventions : the chance discoveries that changed our lives

Summary: It's hard to imagine a world without Coca-Cola, Post-its, or Velcro, but have you ever stopped to wonder how and when these items came to be? Accidental Inventions reveals the fascinating stories behind the toys, foods, gadgets, and tools we now consider indispensable. From peanut butter to penicillin, roller skates to radioactivity, dozens of essential inventions are spotlighted.

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ISBN: 1608870731
ISBN: 9781608870738
Physical Description: 168 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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Publisher: New York : Insight Editions, 2012.

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Location	Call Number / Copy Notes	Barcode	Shelving Location	Status	Due Date
Altoona Area Public Library	608 KRO 1 (Text)	33240004304054	Adult Nonfiction	Available	-
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