Many people invent useful things to solve problems. But some inventions turn out to be a little odd. From water shoes to self-making beds, inventors have created all kinds of weird products and contraptions. Weird Inventions takes a look at these and other weird inventions throughout history. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.