A Super Sticky Mistake: The Story of How Harry Coover Accidentally Invented Super Glue!
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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.
Publisher: Maverick Arts
Published: 09/01/2020
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.70h x 9.40w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781848866478
Age: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2020
School Library Journal 09/01/2020 pg. 99
About the Author
Donald, Alison: - Born and raised in Ontario, Canada, Alison Donald now lives in the UK with her husband and three children. She is a writer and works as a pediatric occupational therapist, helping children with special needs reach their potential.Zhai, Rea: - Rea Zhai has received a BFA in Media Design from China Academy of Fine Art, Beijing, China, and MFA in Academy of Art University. She loves drawing landscapes, characters, and cute stuff.