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Wulffson, Don L
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Extraordinary stories behind the invention of ordinary things
Wulffson, Don L
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.
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Abracadabra to zombie
more than 300 wacky word origins
Wulffson, Don L
2003
Provides the stories behind the meanings of such common words and phrases as Adidas, jeep, ketchup, peeping Tom, tuxedo, and Yankees.
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Before Columbus
early voyages to the Americas
Wulffson, Don L
2008
Provides accounts of pre-Columbian exploration of North America by many ethnic and cultural groups; including the Chinese, the Irish, and the Welsh.
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The kid who invented the popsicle
and other surprising stories about inventions
Wulffson, Don L
1997
Brief factual stories about how various familiar things were invented, many by accident, from animal crackers to the zipper.
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Soldier X
Wulffson, Don L
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.
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The kid who invented the trampoline
more surprising stories about inventions
Wulffson, Don L
2001
Describes the weird origins of fifty inventions, including artificial eyes, disposable diapers, television, the trampoline, and videotape.
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The kid who invented the popsicle
and other surprising stories about inventions
Wulffson, Don L
1999
Brief factual stories about how various familiar things were invented, many by accident, from animal crackers to the zipper.
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Toys!
amazing stories behind some great inventions
Wulffson, Don L
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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