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"A little cement mixer learns that making mistakes isn't always a bad thing in this vehicle book"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a series of situations in which taking chances and trying new things can lead to good results, even if there were mistakes along the way.

Explores some of science's ecological and geological mistakes, including the mistaken beliefs that the Earth is flat, California is an island, and mixing different metals together can create gold.

Explains the truth behind more popular myths and urban legends.

A true story in which an African-American teen tries to help Rubin "Hurricane" Carter receive a fair trial for the murder of three men in 1966.

"[Argues that] modern science involves the idiosyncratic, often bumbling search for understanding in uncharted territories, full of wrong turns, false findings, and the occasional remarkable success ... [Also shows] that the scientific enterprise is riddled with mistakes and errors--and that this is a good thing!"--Provided by publisher.

"For Zach, a class field trip to the museum is about more than cool exhibits--it's about learning from mistakes and dealing with embarrassment. First he forgets to wear his field trip shirt, then he forgets the rule about not touching displays. His teacher helps him see that everyone makes mistakes--and how to use them to grow."--Publisher.

When Harry Hammer accidentally sounds the great white shark alarm a few times too many, he ends up in dangerous waters when he spots a real great white that is very hungry.

Presents a variety of myths--and the truths behind them--on a variety of topics including health, biology, animals, culture, history, and outer space. Features color illustrations throughout.