Extraordinary stories behind the invention of ordinary things
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Author
Wulffson, Don L.
Contributors
Doty, Roy, 1922-
Published
New York : Avon Books, c1981, 1991.
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Published
New York : Avon Books, c1981, 1991.
Format
Book
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95 pages : ill. ; 19 cm.
Language
English

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"An Avon Camelot Book."
Description
Traces the origin or invention of 28 common, everyday items, such as shopping carts, jigsaw puzzles, frozen foods, zippers, safety pins, vacuum cleaners, and rubber bands.

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Inventions -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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Inventions -- History.