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Mister Umbrella Man

Book Description
"Mister Umbrella Man and stories about inventions." An umbrella! Peanut butter! A vacuum cleaner! Who invented these familiar items? This book combines a collection of thirteen stories about inventions we all know. Some were invented by one inventor, others were the collaboration of several inventors and companies. "Chef Potato Chip" and "Doctor Peanut Butter" tell us who invented these delicious... More
Book Information
PublisherFrances Altman
BindingPaperback (2 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages72
ISBN-100692400222
ISBN-13978-0692400227
Publication Date03/17/2015
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About Frances Altman (Author) : I'm a writer who has written since I was in elementary school. I've written for small and large newspapers such as the Arlington Herald, Elmhurst Press, and Chicago Sun Times. I earned a master's in M... more
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8/24/2015 Frances Altman said: Meets Common core suggestions
tags: Inspired me to keep writing what I love., I read, I wrote

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8/24/2015 Frances Altman said: Thirteen everyday inventions are featured in this book. Who made the potato chip? Doctor Peanut Butter is about the doctor who invented it and Mr. Umbrella Man who adapted the umbrella to our everyday use. Short chapters about items you can talk to your friends about.
tags: Inspired me to keep writing what I love., I read, I wrote

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