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Baffling & Bizarre Inventions

Jim Murphy

Publisher: Sky Pony Press

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Summary

A fascinating quiz on 45 of the lesser known—though much funnier—inventions, from the author of the National Book Award finalist, An American Plague. 
 
A talking watch. An overcoat for two. A pair of pants for poodles. In his companion to Weird & Wacky Inventions, Jim Murphy shows kids some additional baffling and utterly silly inventions in the form of a guessing game that is both challenging and fun. What is a finger-supporting device used for? Can you really buy that talking watch? What on earth is a beard grinder?  
 
Whether it’s a device for shaping the upper lip or a life preserver for horses, this parade of unusual inventions is a real treat for trivia lovers and any curious kid with an interest in science and inventions.  
 
“Have you ever wandered through an antique shop, intrigued by the strange machinery and wondering what it all did? Do you know a young person fascinated by gadgets? Or do you teach about inventions and inventing? If so, Jim Murphy’s books Weird & Wacky Inventions and Baffling & Bizarre Inventions, are for you. Set up in the form of a guessing game, the books showcase real applications from the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office.” —Creativiteach
Available since: 07/20/2011.
Print length: 116 pages.

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