Did you know that an eighth-grader from New Jersey invented the snowboard? Or that the inventor of the trampoline demonstrated his invention by bouncing with a kangaroo? Would you believe that the first effective vacuum cleaner was the size of a refrigerator? This book is packed with fifty incredible stories about how things we now take for granted came to be. Perfect for trivia fans of all ages, The Kid Who Invented the Trampoline has a hip retro look and is illustrated with fabulous old-time advertisements and photos. You'll never look at a toilet or a TV the same way again!
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Learn how 50 different things, among them false teeth, parking meters and Post-it notes, came to be in The Kid Who Invented the Trampoline: More Surprising Stories About Inventions by Don Wulffson. Leotards, for example, were named after Jules Leotard, a 19th-century French circus acrobat who was "in love... with himself." Designed with a retro look, the book offers two- to three-page sections for each invention and includes illustrations, period photographs and factoid sidebars.
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Gr. 3-6. In this sequel to The Kid Who Invented the Popsicle: And Other Surprising Stories about Inventions (1997), Wulffson continues to inform and entertain readers. His passion for his subject is evident, as is his respect for the audience's intelligence; his writing style is conversational and humorous. Liberally illustrated with black-and-white photographs, ad reproductions, and etchings, this will help kids learn how parking meters, Post-it Notes, disposable diapers, and, of course, trampolines all came into being. Fifty inventions, arranged alphabetically, are described with incredible details. For example, the inventor of the trampoline demonstrated his invention by bouncing with a kangaroo. In hundreds of sidebars, readers will learn things like how Procter & Gamble spent more research money on disposable diapers than Henry Ford spent on his first automobile. Fascinating fare guaranteed to grab reluctant readers or wanna-be inventors. Shelley Townsend-Hudson
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Inventions Galore.....,
This review is from: The Kid Who Invented the Trampoline: and Other Extraordinary Stories About Inventions (Hardcover)
Have you ever wondered how all those simple inventions, you know, the ones we use everyday and often take for granted, came about? Well fortunately for us, Don Wulffson has always "wanted to know" and has taken the time to research, and compile a fascinating book about the origins of fifty common inventions, many that we use everyday. Find out who invented Post-it Notes, toilet paper, napkins, and the pencil eraser. Or maybe you've always wanted to know how ketchup came about, or hair coloring, deodorant, the toothbrush, or even the vacuum cleaner, and washing machine. Well now you have the opportunity to find out. Each short chaper is written in an easy to read, conversational style, and is chock full of historical information, fun facts, and trivia, including photographs, old advertisements, sidebars, and fact bubbles, to grab your attention, and enhance learning. Perfect for youngsters 9 and older, The Kid Who Invented The Trampoline is a book that whets the appetite, and peaks one's interest, and once your kids start reading, it's a book they just won't want to put down. So find out who invented the birthday cake, and the Happy Birthday song, and enjoy!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Will delight any young fan of odd facts,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Kid Who Invented the Trampoline: and Other Extraordinary Stories About Inventions (Hardcover)
This leisure read will delight any young fan of odd facts - and plenty an adult reader. From a New Jersey 8th grader who invented the snowboard to Jules Leotard - who was in love with his image, and the invention of catsup by the Chinese, this delightful compendium for kids covers many a common item and provides delightful facts in a lively photo-embellished presentation.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Jump Up and Buy This!,
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This review is from: The Kid Who Invented the Trampoline: and Other Extraordinary Stories About Inventions (Hardcover)
The title of this book was probably created by the publishing company's marketing department to appeal to kids and hence sell more copies but the book is obviously not written in a style for just children to enjoy. It is simple and straight forward so is not complicated and children of any age will enjoy and learn from it but it does have enough detailed information that anyone interested in the origin of inventions just out of interest or conducting research for journalistic articles or university assignments would find it an excellent reference tool. Inside you'll learn about the origins and inventors of false teeth (used to be taken from corpses), post it notes, toilets, toilet papers, snow mobiles and other stuff. You'll also learn interesting pieces of trivia such as Walt Disney beat to death a sleeping owl when he was a kid and was so horrified by what he did that he decided to do what he could to help animals.
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