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Toys! - Amazing Stories Behind Some Great Inventions

English · Paperback / Softback

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Informationen zum Autor Don Wulffson; Illustrated by Laurie Keller Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung Have you ever wondered who invented Lego! Mr Potato Head! or toy trains? This book presents fascinating stories behind these toy inventions and many others. It shows you 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."

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Authors Don Wulffson, Don L. Wulffson
Assisted by Laurie Keller (Illustration), Keller Laurie (Illustration)
Publisher Palgrave USA
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 02.12.2014
 
EAN 9781250034090
ISBN 978-1-250-03409-0
No. of pages 208
Subjects Children's and young people's books > Play, learning > Quiz, puzzle
Guides > Hobby, home

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