"An engaging tour of the inspirations behind a host of marvelous inventions."
-- Kirkus Reviews

"A worthy addition to the pantheon of books on inventors and inventions."
-- School Library Journal

"A fantastic mini-encyclopaedia…Get your thinking caps on, be inspired and you may accidentally stumble onto something when you were thinking of creating something else! This is How to Become an Accidental Genius."
-- Resource Links

"With many geniuses included and a good deal of space devoted to illustrations, each introduction is limited in length but usefully concise. An informative overview with an upbeat look and a lively text."
-- Booklist

"Here’s hoping books such as this one help to ignite the curiosity and problem-solving skills of future geniuses."
-- Quill & Quire

“An inspiring book…Vivid color photographs, a glossary, resources and an index make this a useful reference for deciding on a subject for further research.”
-- Youth Services Book Review

“Engaging and thought provoking, this book is treasure trove of inspirational people and ideas. There is a plethora of terrific black-and-white photographs, lively illustrations, motivating quotes and sidebars packed with additional information.”
-- Canadian Children's Book News*, Red Leaf Literature title

“An ingenious exploration of the masterminds who accidentally created great inventions…you will love this.”
-- The International Educator