A super sticky mistake [electronic resource] : The story of how harry coover accidentally invented super glue!. Alison Donald.
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.
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- Electronic reproduction. Minneapolis : Maverick Arts, 2020. Requires the Libby app or a modern web browser.
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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.
