The slinky was born aboard a WWII ship. The Barbie doll was inspired by a German sex toy. Weight Watchers began with a Jewish housewife in Queens, New York. Eureka! explores the fascinating stories behind these famous creations and many others - from blue jeans to the Taj Mahal and Mickey Mouse - detailing the relationships between inspirations and their inventors. Readers will delight in the intriguing and sometimes surprising origins behind the ideas that have shaped the world.
Author Biography
Marlene Wagman-Geller is the author of two previous books, Once Again, to Zelda and Eureka!. She lives in San Diego.
