Invention Mysteries: The Little-Known Stories Behind Well-Known Inventions

Invention Mysteries reveals the little-known stories behind well-known inventions such as ... Which U.S. president was the most successful inventor Which inventions were created by women, such as Kevlar, Scotchgard ., windshield wipers and COBOL What the difference is between a patent, a trademark and a copyright Which inventions were created by Thomas Edison, Mark Twain and Rube Goldberg, etc. Which invention helped us win World War II How Mark Twain was involved with inventions Which member of the Monkees band saw his mother invent Liquid Paper Which inventions Leonardo da Vinci had envisioned hundreds of years before their time Which invention saved the life of former President Bush Invention Mysteries contains 47 stories and is a quick read. It appeals to kids as well as adults.