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Weird and Wacky Inventions

Name: Weird and Wacky Inventions
ISBN: 9780725319113

By William O'Byrne and Parsons

How did silly inventions inspire the clever ideas shaping our everyday world?

fascinating humorous informative inventive

Genres

Non-fiction History Humour

What is Weird and Wacky Inventions about?

Discover the surprising stories behind inventions that once seemed strange, silly or completely useless. From unusual gadgets to ingenious ideas, this lively book explores how inventors imagined new ways to solve everyday problems. Some inventions became important parts of modern life, while others were forgotten or never worked as planned. With clear explanations and fascinating examples, readers can see how curiosity, creativity and a willingness to try something different have helped shape the world around us.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2000

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