Wulffson, Don L

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Extraordinary stories behind the invention of ordinary things

1981
Traces the origin or invention of 28 common, everyday items, such as shopping carts, jigsaw puzzles, frozen foods, zippers, safety pins, vacuum cleaners, and rubber bands.

Abracadabra to zombie

more than 300 wacky word origins
2003
Provides the stories behind the meanings of such common words and phrases as Adidas, jeep, ketchup, peeping Tom, tuxedo, and Yankees.

Before Columbus

early voyages to the Americas
2008
Provides accounts of pre-Columbian exploration of North America by many ethnic and cultural groups; including the Chinese, the Irish, and the Welsh.

The kid who invented the popsicle

and other surprising stories about inventions
1997
Brief factual stories about how various familiar things were invented, many by accident, from animal crackers to the zipper.

Soldier X

2001
In 1943 sixteen-year-old Erik experiences the horrors of war when he is drafted into the German army and sent to fight on the Russian front.

The kid who invented the trampoline

more surprising stories about inventions
2001
Describes the weird origins of fifty inventions, including artificial eyes, disposable diapers, television, the trampoline, and videotape.

The kid who invented the popsicle

and other surprising stories about inventions
1999
Brief factual stories about how various familiar things were invented, many by accident, from animal crackers to the zipper.

Toys!

amazing stories behind some great inventions
2000
Describes the creation of a variety of toys and games, from seesaws to Silly Putty and toy soldiers to Trivial Pursuit.

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