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Puffin Books

The Kid Who Invented the Popsicle: And Other Surprising Stories about Inventions

The Kid Who Invented the Popsicle: And Other Surprising Stories about Inventions

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  • Author: Don L. Wulffson
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Publisher: Puffin Books
  • Published: 1999-03-01
  • Edition: 1
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Discover the extraordinary stories behind everyday things!

Did you know that the ice cream sundae was invented because of a law forbidding the sale of ice cream on Sundays? Or that the first motorcycle was really just a tricycle with a motor? Would you believe that Mickey Mouse started out as a rabbit? Arranged in alphabetical order with anecdotal, fun-to-read text, this fascinating book is packed with the stories behind these and over 100 more inventions.

"[An] entertaining volume of trivia." --Kirkus Reviews

The More Than Words double bottom line: Every purchase provides hands on job training opportunities, and all revenue supports our nonprofit to empower youth to take charge of their lives.

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