{"product_id":"toys-amazing-stories-behind-some-great-inventions-9781250034090","title":"Toys!: Amazing Stories Behind Some Great Inventions","description":"\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50333763666194,"sku":"9781250034090","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_eb22b8b5-69d4-4def-a431-7870bc21da0d.jpg?v=1727876589","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/toys-amazing-stories-behind-some-great-inventions-9781250034090","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}