Don't be afraid to try Make connections Be persistent Ask questions and never take no for an answer Learn the secrets and amazing stories of successful inventors How to Become an Accidental Genius is full of inspiring tales of famous and lesser-known inventors who have changed the world, from George Washington Carver, Mary Anderson (inventor of the windshield wiper) and inventor and actress Hedy Lamarr to Frank Epperson (of Popsicle fame) and Mary Sherman Morgan (The Woman Who Saved the U.S. Space Race). Readers will be amazed at the inventiveness of these geniuses. The book focuses on inventors from North America but includes stories from around the world. Organized into eleven chapters that highlight the qualities inventors have in common, the book also features profiles of inventive kids and teenagers.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1459816765
ISBN13:9781459816763
Release Date:April 2019
Publisher:Orca Book Publishers
Length:128 Pages
Weight:1.45 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 7.8" x 9.4"
Age Range:9 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 4 to 7
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