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Mistakes That Worked
SKU
022855
ISBN
9780385320436
Grade 5-AD
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Traditional
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Charlotte Mason
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Classical
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Unit Study
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Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
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Religious Content
Secular
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Neutral
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Christian/Religious
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Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
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Presentation
Sequential
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Description
This doesn't sound like a sad book from the title, but listen to this: George Washington never had a chocolate chip cookie. According to this book, they weren't invented until 1930, and even then it was merely an accident. I wouldn't have guessed that so many of the things that exist today were the result of mistakes. This book gives the interesting account of how 40 common foods, clothes, medicines, materials and other objects began existence as results of accidents. ~ Steph
Publisher's Description of Mistakes That Worked
SANDWICHES came about when an English earl was too busy gambling to eat his meal and needed to keep one hand free. POTATO CHIPS were first cooked by a chef who was furious when a customer complained that his fried potatoes weren’t thin enough. Coca-Cola, Silly Putty, and X rays have fascinating stories behind them too! Their unusual tales, and many more, along with hilarious cartoons and weird, amazing facts, make up this fun-filled book about everyday items that had surprisingly haphazard beginnings.
And don’t miss Eat Your Words about the fascinating language of food!
And don’t miss Eat Your Words about the fascinating language of food!
Category Description for History Of Science / Scientific Discovery
Materials that cover scientific developments through history, famous scientists, inventors and inventions.
Details
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Bantam, Doubleday and Dell |
| Grades: | 5-AD |
| ISBN: | 9780385320436 |
| Length in Inches: | 8 |
| Width in Inches: | 8 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.5 |
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