In addition to answering the title question, Taylor's book explains the science behind inventions in language that's easy for younger readers to grasp. Other everyday objects that have their history explored include computer games.
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Gideon Sunback zipper Google doodle: 10 great books about zippers
From picture books to history tomes, here are 10 books about zippers – an invention we couldn't get along without.
7. 'I Wonder Why Zippers Have Teeth,' by Barbara Taylor
