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Children's Fiction Inventions

A Super Sticky Mistake

The Story of How Harry Coover Accidentally Invented Super Glue!

by (author) Alison Donald

illustrated by Rea Zhai

Publisher
Maverick Arts Publishing Ltd
Initial publish date
Sep 2020
Category
Inventions, United States, 20th Century
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781848866478
    Publish Date
    Sep 2020
    List Price
    $23.99

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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels

  • Age: 4 to 9
  • Grade: p to 3
  • Reading age: 7 to 8

Description

An inspiring true story about Harry Coover, a wonderful inventor who accidentally discovered super-glue! "This sticky mess. This ooey goo. It's like a glue but much stronger. . . maybe it's not just sticky stuff." Learn about Harry Coover, a prolific inventor, as he discovers super glue! When Harry was trying to develop a new kind of plastic, he accidentally created a super sticky substance. He then realized that his invention has multiple uses and sets off testing the new product. Discover the variety of ways super glue is used today and its impact on the world! A must-have book for any budding inventor, A Super Sticky Mistake shows that even mistakes have value. Throughout Alison Donald expertly weaves facts into the story to keep readers engaged. This book is a useful teaching tool for young children with an interest in STEM and history.

About the authors

Born and raised in Ontario, Canada, Alison Donald now lives in the UK with her husband and three children. She is a writer and works as a pediatric occupational therapist, helping children with special needs reach their potential.

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Rea Zhai is a freelance children's illustrator. She attended the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California, where she earned a master's degree in illustration. She loves drawing for children since observing the world through a child's eyes always fills her with fun, peace, and joy. She lives in Beijing, China, with her husband, baby girl, and their cats and dogs.

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