{"product_id":"toys-amazing-stories-behind-some-great-inventions-paperback","title":"Toys!: Amazing Stories Behind Some Great Inventions - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDon Wulffson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLaurie Keller\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fresh, intriguing look at the stories behind great toy inventions, by Don Wulffson and illustrated by Laurie Keller.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"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.\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHave you ever wondered who invented Lego, Mr. Potato Head, or toy trains? In \u003ci\u003eToys!\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon Wulffson\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of many books for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eThe Kid Who Invented the Popsicle\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOther Strange Inventions\u003c\/i\u003e. A teacher of English and creative writing, Mr. Wulffson is the recipient of the Leather Medal Award for Poetry. He lives with his family in Northridge, California. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaurie Keller\u003c\/b\u003e is the acclaimed author-illustrator of numerous books for children, including \u003ci\u003eDo Unto Otters\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e Arnie, the Doughnut\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e The Scrambled States of America\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eOpen Wide: Tooth School Inside\u003c\/i\u003e. She earned a B.F.A. at Kendall College of Art and Design. She lives in Michigan, in a little cottage in the woods on the shore of Lake Michigan.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.6 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 02, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toys! Amazing Stories Behind Some Great Inventions\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772603564320,"sku":"9781250034090","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b0aaf159e7a6075244c26cfc76c5d8e9.webp?v=1780409331","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/toys-amazing-stories-behind-some-great-inventions-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}