As a young boy, Chester Greenwood went from having cold ears to
becoming a great inventor in this nonfiction picture book from the
acclaimed author-illustrator of Pop! and Daredevil.
When your ears are cold, you can wear earmuffs, but that wasn't true for
Chester Greenwood back in 1873. Earmuffs didn't exist yet! But during
yet another long and cold Maine winter, Chester decided to do something
about his freezing ears, and he designed the first pair of ear
protectors (a.k.a. earmuffs) out of wire, beaver fur, and cloth. He
received a patent for his design by the time he was nineteen, and within
a decade the Chester Greenwood & Company factory was producing and
shipping "Champion Ear Protectors" worldwide!
But that was just the beginning of Chester's career as a successful
businessman and prolific inventor. In this fun and fact-filled picture
book you can find out all about his other clever creations. The
Smithsonian has declared Chester Greenwood one of America's most
outstanding inventors. And if you're ever in Maine on December 21, be
sure to don a pair of earmuffs and celebrate Chester Greenwood day!