Accidents May Happen

$7.99 US
RH Childrens Books | Delacorte Press
On sale Aug 31, 2011 | 978-0-307-55412-3
Age 7-9 years
Reading Level: Fountas & Pinnell T
Sales rights: World
From Wheaties to telephones, microwave ovens to yo-yos, here are the inspiring and often funny stories of 50 mistakes and misunderstandings that helped bring about life as we know it. With hilarious cartoons and wacky facts, this fascinating compendium illustrates the adage "If you don't learn from your mistakes, there's no sense making them."
  • WINNER | 1997
    ALA Quick Pick for Young Adult Reluctant Readers

About

From Wheaties to telephones, microwave ovens to yo-yos, here are the inspiring and often funny stories of 50 mistakes and misunderstandings that helped bring about life as we know it. With hilarious cartoons and wacky facts, this fascinating compendium illustrates the adage "If you don't learn from your mistakes, there's no sense making them."

Awards

  • WINNER | 1997
    ALA Quick Pick for Young Adult Reluctant Readers