Toys!
Toys!
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Toys!

Written by Don Wulffson & illustrated by Laurie Keller
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8 - 12
Reading age
208
Page count
920L
Lexile measure
Dec 2, 2014
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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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technologyinventionsscience and naturetoys, dolls and puppets

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781250034090
    Publication Date
    December 2, 2014
    Publisher
    Square Fish
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 2000
    Page Count
    208
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lexile® Level
    920L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~V
    ATOS® Book Level
    6.8
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    3
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    40671
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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