Imaginative Inventions

Written by Charise Mericle Harper

Discover the quirky origins of everyday inventions and their surprising stories.

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32 pages· 2,421 words· Est. 19 min read-aloud· IG860L

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Bookroo's summary

Step into the whimsical world of invention, where roller skates and potato chips come to life. Through playful verse and vibrant illustrations, uncover the surprising stories behind everyday items. What inspired these creations? Dive into the minds of inventors and let your imagination soar as you explore the origins of chewing gum, eyeglasses, and more. This journey promises to spark curiosity and wonder, revealing the unexpected twists that led to the inventions we often take for granted. Are you ready to see the world through the eyes of an inventor?

From the publisher

Have you ever wondered how chewing gum was invented? Or who made the first roller skates? Or why there are piggy banks rather than doggy banks? Imaginative Inventions answers all of these questions and tells the fascinating stories behind these, as well as potato chips, eyeglasses, doughnuts, high-heeled shoes, the wheelbarrow, marbles, the vacuum cleaner, animal crackers, and more. Written in verse and with illustrations full of offbeat characters and quirky details, this book invites young readers inside the minds of great inventors and encourages them to think imaginatively.

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