University of Cambridge: Penicillin and Other Incredible Mistakes You've Probably Never Heard Of

<p><p><b>Discover all kinds of weird and wonderful mistakes you''ve (probably) never heard of in this funny, fascinating book.</b></p><br><br><p>Did you know that Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin BY MISTAKE when he forgot to tidy his lab? Or that an 11-year-old child accidentally invented . . . the ICE LOLLY? What about the chemist whose fiery failure led to . . . the very first MATCHSTICK? Or the chef whose attempt to annoy a fussy customer resulted in . . . the creation of CRISPS?</p><br><br><p>From building blunders to musical mishaps, mouthwash to ice-cream cones, post-it notes to fireworks, there are all sorts of incredible mistakes that you''ve probably never heard of . . . and some of them have shaped life as you know it! Maybe one day YOU will make an incredible mistake too.</p><br><br><ul><li>Shows children how important lessons can be learned from failure and teaches them not to be afraid of making mistakes</li><li>Features engaging text from author Natalie Labarre, brimming with wit and wow-factor</li><li>Colourfully brought to life throughout with exuberant and amusing artwork from illustrator Gosia Herba</li><li>Created in consultation with experts from the University of Cambridge</li></ul><br><br><p>Also available from Natalie Labarre: <i>Incredible Jobs You''ve (Probably) Never Heard Of</i> - Shortlisted for the 2024 Waterstones Children''s Book Award!</p></p>