Mistakes That Worked: 40 Familiar Inventions & How They Came to Be by Charlotte Jones is a lively look at the surprising accidents, false starts, and happy blunders behind everyday inventions. Perfect for curious readers, this book turns history and science into an entertaining series of real-world “how did that happen?” stories.
With 40 bite-sized examples, it shows how persistence and curiosity can transform mistakes into breakthroughs. Readers will enjoy an engaging mix of fascinating facts, accessible explanations, and inspiration to see experimentation in a whole new way.
