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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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2010
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ922979 |
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- Inventions: Waiting for Eureka Engelfried, Steven Science Activities Intellectual Property Books Reading Reading Lists Reading Materials Science Interests Legend has it that when Archimedes made a discovery related to water displacement, he leapt out of a bath declaring, "Eureka!" Whether true or not, the tale serves as a symbol for the notion that a burst of inspiration can lead to an exciting new discovery. Most books about inventions, however, tell a different story. The path from the germ of an idea to a final product that people really use is actually filled with lots of hard work, plenty of trial and error, a bit of serendipity, and a surprising number of mistakes. The resonant image of creating something that the world has never seen before can be a compelling hook for young readers. In this article, the author presents selections that offer many possibilities for a different kind of "eureka" moment: the one that proclaims "I found...a great book!"