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Toys!

by Don Wulffson
Laurie Keller
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A fresh, intriguing look at the stories behind great toy inventions, by Don Wulffson and illustrated by Laurie Keller.
"Originally, Play-Doh only came in white. There's a good reason for this. You see, Play-Doh didn't start out as a toy. It started out as a product for cleaning wallpaper."
Have you ever wondered who invented Lego, Mr. Potato Head, or toy trains? In Toys! are the fascinating stories behind these toy inventions and many others. Learn why the see-saw was popular with the Romans, how the Slinky was used during the Vietnam War, and the reason Raggedy Ann has a red heart on her chest that says "I love you." From dolls and checkers to pinball and the modern video game, there's a wide selection here for boys and girls alike.
With humor and wit, this intriguing book serves up slices of cultural history that will inspire young readers to start thinking up their own toy inventions.

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Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

Kindle Book

  • Release date: December 2, 2014

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9781627794725
  • Release date: December 2, 2014

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781627794725
  • File size: 7598 KB
  • Release date: December 2, 2014
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Formats

Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook

subjects

Games Juvenile Nonfiction Entertainment

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:6.8
Lexile® Measure:920
Interest Level:4-8(MG)
Text Difficulty:4-5

A fresh, intriguing look at the stories behind great toy inventions, by Don Wulffson and illustrated by Laurie Keller.
"Originally, Play-Doh only came in white. There's a good reason for this. You see, Play-Doh didn't start out as a toy. It started out as a product for cleaning wallpaper."
Have you ever wondered who invented Lego, Mr. Potato Head, or toy trains? In Toys! are the fascinating stories behind these toy inventions and many others. Learn why the see-saw was popular with the Romans, how the Slinky was used during the Vietnam War, and the reason Raggedy Ann has a red heart on her chest that says "I love you." From dolls and checkers to pinball and the modern video game, there's a wide selection here for boys and girls alike.
With humor and wit, this intriguing book serves up slices of cultural history that will inspire young readers to start thinking up their own toy inventions.

Expand title description text
Games Juvenile Nonfiction Entertainment