Earmuffs for Everyone!: How Chester Greenwood Became Known as the Inventor of Earmuffs

As a young boy, Chester Greenwood went from having cold ears to becoming a great inventor in this nonfiction picture book from the acclaimed author-illustrator of Pop! and Daredevil.

When your ears are cold, you can wear earmuffs, but that wasn't true for Chester Greenwood back in 1873. Earmuffs didn't exist yet! But during yet another long and cold Maine winter, Chester decided to do something about his freezing ears, and he designed the first pair of ear protectors (a.k.a. earmuffs) out of wire, beaver fur, and cloth. He received a patent for his design by the time he was nineteen, and within a decade the Chester Greenwood & Company factory was producing and shipping "Champion Ear Protectors" worldwide!

But that was just the beginning of Chester's career as a successful businessman and prolific inventor. In this fun and fact-filled picture book you can find out all about his other clever creations. The Smithsonian has declared Chester Greenwood one of America's most outstanding inventors. And if you're ever in Maine on December 21, be sure to don a pair of earmuffs and celebrate Chester Greenwood day!

Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Published: 01/06/2015
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.9lbs
Size: 10.10h x 9.10w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781481406376
Age: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 172261 / Earmuffs for Everyone! How Chester Greenwood Became Known as the Inventor of Earmuffs


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 10/01/2014 pg. 132
Kirkus Reviews 10/15/2014
Publishers Weekly 11/03/2014
Booklist 01/01/2015 pg. 78
Shelf Awareness 01/16/2015
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2015
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2015 pg. 321 - Book Of Special Distinction
Kirkus Best Picture Books 11/15/2015 pg. 59
PW Children's Starred Reviews 12/02/2015 pg. 45
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2016 pg. 13

About the Author
Meghan McCarthy is the award-winning author and illustrator of many books for children, including Earmuffs for Everyone!: How Chester Greenwood Became Known as the Inventor of Earmuffs; Daredevil: The Daring Life of Betty Skelton; Pop!: The Invention of Bubble Gum; City Hawk: The Story of Pale Male; Seabiscuit the Wonder Horse; All That Trash; and Action! A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, she lives in Brooklyn, New York. Visit her at Meghan-McCarthy.com.