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The Boo-Boos that Changed the World

The Boo-Boos that Changed the World

by Barry Wittenstein

Did you know Band-Aids were invented by accident?
Earle Dickson’s wife would often cut her fingers while working around the house. As the son of a doctor, Earle set out to create an easier way for her to bandage her injuries. Luckily, he worked for Johnson & Johnson as a cotton buyer. Voila! Band-Aids were born. The end.

Not really! Earle’s bosses at the pharmaceutical giant weren’t convinced, and it wasn’t until the Boy Scouts of America tested Earle’s prototype that this ubiquitous household staple was made available to the public. Soon Band-Aids were selling like hotcakes, and the rest is boo-boo history.


Ages: 4-6
Illustrated by: Chris Hsu
ISBN: 9781580897457
Price: $16.99
Published by: Charlesbridge Publishing, Inc.

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