Toys!: Amazing Stories Behind Some Great Inventions

Toys!: Amazing Stories Behind Some Great Inventions

<p>A fresh, intriguing look at the stories behind great toy inventions, by Don Wulffson and illustrated by Laurie Keller.</p><p><i>"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."</i></p><p>Have you ever wondered who invented Lego, Mr. Potato Head, or toy trains? In <i>Toys!</i> 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.</p><p>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.</p>