Josephine and Her Dishwashing Machine: Josephine Cochrane's Bright Invention Makes a Splash

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Synopsis
Celebrate the inventor of the dishwasher in this inspiring STEM/STEAM picture book biography about Josephine Garis Cochrane, the brains behind one of the world's most-used kitchen appliances.Many Americans have a dishwasher in their kitchen. But who invented it?Meet Josephine Garis Cochrane: entrepreneur, innovator, girlboss. Washing dishes is a pain—it leaves Josephine's cups cracked, her dishes dinged, and her chowder bowls chipped. She&’d rather be picking flowers, frosting cakes, or playing piano than dealing with cracked crockery. What to do about a chore that&’s icky, destructive, and time-consuming? Josephine tackles this task the modern way: she makes a machine to do it for her! She tinkers and tests, and perseveres through fizzles and flops—until she has a government patent for her invention, and there are whirring, whizzing, bubbling dishwashers making a splash across America.This charming tale includes an author&’s note, a list of notable women inventors, a timeline of fascinating inventions, and a list of sources.
Copyright:
2023

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
40 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781662680144
Related ISBNs:
9781635926217
Publisher:
Astra Publishing House
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Kate Hannigan
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Children's Books, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Technology
Grade Levels:
Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade
Reading Age:
7–10
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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