Table of Contents
Introduction 6
Chapter 1 Odds & Cuds
Adhesive Tape 10
Pencil 12
Swiss Army Knife 14
Kid Geniuses! 16
Rubber Band 18
Mason Jar 20
Combs 22
All Natural 24
Tissues 26
Glue 28
Index Cards 30
Chapter 2 Playtime
Silly Putty 34
Bicycles 36
Skee-Ball 38
Dolls Around the World 40
Yo-Yos 42
Dollhouses 44
Slime 46
Ancient Toys 48
Rattle 50
Crossword Puzzle 52
Piggy Bank 54
Chapter 3 Wear It
Buttons 58
Diaper 60
Purse 62
Cardigan 64
Killer Clothing 66
Braces 68
Hoodies 70
Changing Clothes 72
Rain Boots 74
Baseball Caps 76
Sewing Machines 78
Chapter 4 Health & Medicine
Anesthesia 82
Antiseptics 84
Vaccine 86
Ouch! Medical Instruments from the Past 88
Hearing Aids 90
Prosthetics 92
Microscopes 94
Strange Remedies 96
Thermometer 98
Vitamins 100
Defibrillator 102
Chapter 5 Fabulous Food
Pizza 106
Cheese 108
Chili Dog 110
Not-So-Familiar Fruits and Veggies 112
Bread 114
Potatoes 116
Chili Peppers 118
A Culinary Adventure! 120
Meatballs 122
Tacos 124
Soy Sauce 126
Chapter 6 Traditions
Flags 130
Easter 132
Haunted Houses 134
Frightful Fairy Tales 136
Groundhog Day 138
Parades 140
New Year's 142
Manners Around the World 144
The Chinese Zodiac 146
Mistletoe 148
Dreidels 150
Chapter 7 Athletics & Activities
Picnics 154
Tilt-A-Whirl 156
Films 158
Movie Magic 160
Skiing 162
Wrestling 164
Golf 166
Swift Steeds 168
Archery 170
Ferris Wheel 172
Starting Blocks 174
Chapter 8 Ancient Inventions
The Wheels 178
Diving Bell 180
Concrete 182
Color Story 184
Hourglass 186
Compass 188
Catapult 190
Lost Secrets 192
Fire 194
Armor 196
The Philosopher's Stone 198
Chapter 9 Close to Home
Wallpaper 202
Air-Conditioning 204
Lightning Rod 206
They Came from Space 208
Remote Control 210
Laundry Chute 212
Furniture 214
Pet Past 216
Carpet 218
Safes 220
Microwaves 222
Chapter 10 Devices & Doodads
Billboards 226
Fertilizer 228
Computer Keyboards 230
Camping Out 232
Vending Machine 234
Bubble Wrap 236
Paper Cups 238
Ahead of their Time 240
Sunglasses 242
Nonstick Cookware 244
Telephone 246
Index 248
Photo Credits 253
