Marvelous Mistakes: Accidents That Made History
About this ebook
Everybody makes mistakes. Some mistakes go down in history . . . for all kinds of reasons.
This picture book takes readers on a playful, rhyming journey through eight famous mistakes made by historical figures. Some mistakes led to discoveries or new inventions. Others forced their makers down new, more successful paths. But every mistake highlighted in this book led to something good.
From discoveries born of accidents to careers reshaped by setbacks, these stories show that success isn't always a straight line--and that even the greatest achievers mess up sometimes.
Marvelous Mistakes explores both the creative and scientific process, showing that success is not always linear and that even famous people mess up sometimes. Teaching history while encouraging resilience and a growth mindset, Marvelous Mistakes makes a great read-aloud for classrooms, libraries, and families.
Featuring: biologist Alexander Fleming, fashion designer Vera Wang, jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, architect Bonanno Pisano, mechanic Soichiro Honda, football player Jim Marshall, astronauts Peggy Whitson and Shane Kimbrough, and archeologists Mary Ann and Gideon Mantell.
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About the author
Callie Dean is a researcher, writer, and musician who lives in Shreveport, Louisiana, with her husband and three sons. She loves creating stories that spark curiosity and encourage kids to explore their world. Callie is a violinist with the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra, an editorial assistant at Literary Mama, and a member of the STEM Tuesday team at From the Mixed-Up Files blog. Callie serves as the director of applied research at the LSUS Institute for Nonprofit Administration and Research.
Ana Latese is a children's book illustrator whose vibrant, magical imagery celebrates joy and representation. Inspired by light and storytelling, Ana aims to create worlds where a diverse array of children feel seen, valued, and validated. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.
