The Woman Who Invented Windshield Wipers: Mary Anderson and Her Wonderful Invention

by Sara Latta

Book Overview

Most people can't imagine a car without windshield wipers. How would you possibly see during a snow storm or downpour? But there was a time when drivers had to wipe the windshield themselves to clear it of snow and rain. And boy did they get wet. Readers find out how Mary Anderson's smart thinking helped her get a patent for the Windshield Cleaning Device.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 146440349X
• ISBN13: 9781464403491
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: Enslow Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.2" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 5