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learning from failure

Books about learning from failure for readers of all ages.

Cover of Science fair flop

Science fair flop

Abby Klein

Ages 6–8perseveranceschool

Cover of Jimmy strikes out!

Jimmy strikes out!

Kelli Chipponeri

Ages 6–10perseveranceself-confidence

Cover of Biggest blunders in sports

Biggest blunders in sports

Paul Hoblin

Ages 8–12sportshistory

Cover of 11 experiments that failed

11 experiments that failed

Jenny Offill

Ages 4–8curiosityexperimentation