The Handiest Things in the World

The mother of invention is right at your fingertips! Ten knuckles, two thumbs, two flat palms, and all those fingers--but our hands can be so much more.

They were once the first pair of earmuffs, a primitive sun visor, and a convenient set of chopsticks. The work done by hands centuries and centuries ago has paved the way for many of our favorite and most useful tools. The always clever Andrew Clements reminds us all that the mother of much invention is right at our fingertips.

Author: Andrew Clements
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published: 05/25/2010
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.74h x 9.22w x 0.43d
ISBN: 9781416961666

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 03/01/2010 pg. 75
Publishers Weekly 04/12/2010 pg. 48
Kirkus Review - Children 04/15/2010
School Library Journal 05/01/2010 pg. 96
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2010 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
Andrew Clements (1949-2019) was the author of the enormously popular Frindle. More than 10 million copies of his books have been sold, and he was nominated for a multitude of state awards, including a Christopher Award and an Edgar Award. His popular works include About Average, Troublemaker, Extra Credit, Lost and Found, No Talking, Room One, Lunch Money, and more. He was also the author of the Benjamin Pratt & the Keepers of the School series. Find out more at AndrewClements.com.

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