The Kid Who Invented the Trampoline: More Surprising Stories about Inventions

by Don L. Wulffson

Book Overview

Did you know that an eighth-grader from New Jersey invented the snowboard? Or that the inventor of the trampoline demonstrated his invention by bouncing with a kangaroo? Would you believe that the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0525466541
• ISBN13: 9780525466543
• Release Date: July 2001
• Publisher: Dutton Children's Books
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.4" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 9 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 4

Customer Reviews

Jump Up and Buy This!

The title of this book was probably created by the publishing company's marketing department to appeal to kids and hence sell more copies but the book is obviously not written in a style for just children to enjoy. It is simple and straight forward so is not complicated and children of any age will enjoy and learn from it but it does have enough detailed information that anyone interested in the origin of inventions just out of interest or conducting research for journalistic articles or university assignments would find it an excellent reference tool. Inside you'll learn about the origins and inventors of false teeth (used to be taken from corpses), post it notes, toilets, toilet papers, snow mobiles and other stuff. You'll also learn interesting pieces of trivia such as Walt Disney beat to death a sleeping owl when he was a kid and was so horrified by what he did that he decided to do what he could to help animals.

Inventions Galore.....

Have you ever wondered how all those simple inventions, you know, the ones we use everyday and often take for granted, came about? Well fortunately for us, Don Wulffson has always "wanted to know" and has taken the time to research, and compile a fascinating book about the origins of fifty common inventions, many that we use everyday. Find out who invented Post-it Notes, toilet paper, napkins, and the pencil eraser. Or maybe you've always wanted to know how ketchup came about, or hair coloring, deodorant, the toothbrush, or even the vacuum cleaner, and washing machine. Well now you have the opportunity to find out. Each short chaper is written in an easy to read, conversational style, and is chock full of historical information, fun facts, and trivia, including photographs, old advertisements, sidebars, and fact bubbles, to grab your attention, and enhance learning. Perfect for youngsters 9 and older, The Kid Who Invented The Trampoline is a book that whets the appetite, and peaks one's interest, and once your kids start reading, it's a book they just won't want to put down. So find out who invented the birthday cake, and the Happy Birthday song, and enjoy!

Will delight any young fan of odd facts

This leisure read will delight any young fan of odd facts - and plenty an adult reader. From a New Jersey 8th grader who invented the snowboard to Jules Leotard - who was in love with his image, and the invention of catsup by the Chinese, this delightful compendium for kids covers many a common item and provides delightful facts in a lively photo-embellished presentation.