Baffling & Bizarre Inventions

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A talking watch. An overcoat for two. A pair of pants for poodles. In his companion to Weird & Wacky Inventions, Jim Murphy shows kids some additional baffling and utterly silly inventions in the form of a guessing game that is both challenging and fun. What is a finger-supporting device used for Can you really buy that talking watch What on earth is a beard grinder

Whether its a device for shaping the upper lip or a life preserver for horses, this parade of unusual inventions is a real treat for trivia lovers and any curious kid with an interest in science and inventions. Ages: 912.

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Jim Murphy is a childrens book author who has been awarded the Newbery Honor twice and is the winner of a Sibert Medal. Hes worked in the publishing industry and is now a freelance writer. He lives with his wife and sons in Maplewood, New Jersey.