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Why Didn't I Think of That?: 101 Inventions that Changed the World by Hardly Trying

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I teach 8th grade science and this book is a great way to demonstrate how great the inventive spirit is. With new standards centered around STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math), this book is simply a fun way to make the students think about things in a different way!

Barely even read this book, as isn't as informative as I had hoped it would be, nor is it all that well written. Not to mention some of the "101 Inventions" aren't even that interesting.

The book presents the author's choice of inventions and is a basic introduction to the subject. The presentations are usually funny and one learns some interesting facts. But don't look for in-dept explanations about the inventions. Some concepts are unusual like presenting the theory of evolution and gravity as inventions. Here and there dates are lacking. But if you want to read more about the subject, there is a handy list of related sites and resources for the apprentice inventor.

Another hit by Anthony Rubino, Jr. I own all of his books, and I recommend them again and again. This new book actually makes me laugh aloud while I learn little facts I never thought I needed to know. I can whip those babies out at parties and sound really smart. Don't miss this book. Great gift for those of us who could use a little humor with our history!