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This nonfiction book shares true stories of inventions that were created by accident. Readers discover how mistakes can sometimes lead to amazing ideas.
By: Charlotte Foltz Jones

Discovery Questions

  • The inventors in this book made mistakes that led to great discoveries. Can you think of a time you made a mistake but learned something important from it?
  • Does this book remind you of another story about inventors, scientists, or problem-solving? How are the discoveries similar or different?
  • Many everyday products were created by accident. Why is it important in the real world to keep trying, even when something doesn’t go as planned?
  • Imagine you accidentally invent something new at home or school. What is it? How did the mistake happen, and how could your invention help people?

Discovery Questions are available in English and Spanish in the app.

Book Details

Grade Level
5th+
Book Code
818
Genre
ISBN
9780385320436
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