The fascinating stories of inventions that could have changed the world, should have made a difference, or would have astounded us all, but for one reason or another, didnt. Some inventions were too wacky, weird, or unwieldy. Others simply didnt work. And still others may be the next big thing . . . some day. Learn about the inventors, what they thought they would accomplish, and what--if anything--they did accomplish. Zany illustrations of the contraptions in use throughout.

 

There are 80 pages in this book. This is a reference book. This book was published 2015 by Charlesbridge Publishing, U. S. .

Joe Rhatigan is a writer and editor who lives with his wife and children in Asheville, North Carolina. He has written more than 40 acclaimed and award-winning books for children including White House Kids , Alice in Wonderland: Down the Rabbit Hole , and People You Gotta Meet Before You Grow Up!