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A Super Sticky Mistake

A Super Sticky Mistake

The Story of How Harry Coover Accidentally Invented Super Glue!

by Alison Donald and Rea Zhai
Hardback
Age range: 4 to 9 years old Publication Date: 01/09/2020

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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.

ISBN:
9781848866478
9781848866478
Category:
Historical fiction (Children's / Teenage)
Age range:
4 to 9 years old
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
01-09-2020
Language:
English
Publisher:
Maverick Arts Publishing
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Dimensions (mm):
247.65x247.65x10.16mm
Weight:
0.39kg

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