{"product_id":"erno-rubik-and-his-magic-cube-9781682636640","title":"Erno Rubik and His Magic Cube","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis first picture book biography of Rubik's Cube creator Erno Rubik reveals the obsession, imagination, and engineering process behind creating an iconic puzzle. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCelebrating 50 years of the most popular puzzle in history! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the hills of Budapest, near the banks of the Danube River, lived a quiet boy named Ernő Rubik. He loved books, art, nature, and--most of all--puzzles. And he grew up to create the most popular puzzle in history. This picture book biography explores the experience and interests that inspired the inventor of the Rubik's Cube. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the time he was a child, Ernő was curious about the objects around him. What did they look like on the inside? What about geometric shapes? How many ways could he fit them together? Could he combine them so they somehow became something that was greater than its components? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eErnő grew up and became a professor of architecture and design. Still fascinated with how shapes worked together, he fashioned an object, a cube made up of smaller cubes that twisted and turned without breaking. This object eventually became known as the most popular puzzle in history, the Rubik's Cube. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKerry Aradhya's accessible text takes us behind the scenes of the creative process and into the mind and imagination of a remarkable inventor. Kara Kramer's cheerful, multi-media illustrations encourage readers to think about inspiration, reflection, and the joy of puzzles--and solutions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKerry Aradhya loves to puzzle over words and immerse herself in the creative process. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eErno Rubik and His Magic Cube\u003c\/i\u003e and more than a dozen poems in award-winning children's magazines such as \u003ci\u003eBabybug, Ladybug, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHighlights High Five.\u003c\/i\u003e When not writing for children, Kerry works part-time as a science writer\/editor and performs with a quirky modern dance ensemble. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her family and their cute but naughty pooch named Sofie. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKara Kramer is a mixed media artist, and illustrator who loves to PLORK with all mediums. She has taught creative art workshops for both children and adults. Ever since she was little, her happiest hours are spent moving her hands to make something new. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her family.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Peachtree Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50575996289298,"sku":"9781682636640","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_444b3db0-41f9-4b9f-a0b4-11e3ff5a1767.jpg?v=1731990060","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/erno-rubik-and-his-magic-cube-9781682636640","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}