Toys!: Amazing Stories Behind Some Great Inventions (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780805061963)

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? Here 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.

Author: Don Wulffson
ISBN-10: 0805061967
ISBN-13: 9780805061963
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Language: English
Published: 07/01/2000
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.70d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.8
Point Value: 3
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 40671 / Toys! Amazing Stories Behind Some Great Inventions


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 06/01/2000 pg. 806
Booklist 06/01/2000 pg. 1890
School Library Journal 09/01/2000 pg. 257
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2000 pg. 131 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2001 pg. 131 - Recommended, Satisfactory
School Library Journal 08/24/2000