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Author: Mark Rich
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Published: 2001
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780873492409
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow did Fisher-Price get its start? And who was Milton Bradley, anyway? This dictionary lists and illustrates toys, games, and dolls, including the most obscure and offbeat, plus the TV shows, movies, and traditions that inspired them. More than 300 black and white photos and illustrations make this the reference antique dealers and toy collectors will turn to again and again.
Author: Linda Hager Pack
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Published: 2013-03-22
Total Pages: 56
ISBN-13: 0813141052
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom the author and the illustrator of A is for Appalachia! The Alphabet Book of Appalachian Heritage comes a beautiful new book that will delight readers of all ages. Appalachian Toys and Games from A to Z celebrates a time when fun was powered by imagination and creativity rather than by batteries and electricity. From apple dolls (carefully molded from summer apples) to whimmydiddles (whirligig toys carved from sticks gathered in the forest), children will be inspired by a world of interesting nineteenth-century activities and toys while they learn about Appalachian heritage and the ABCs. Author Linda Hager Pack interweaves detailed descriptions of these entertainments with anecdotes, songs, and folktales. Pat Banks's vibrant watercolors bring these cherished pastimes to life. This book will inform and inspire young readers and will remind adults of simpler times when they played outside with siblings and friends, making their own fun. Nostalgic and lavishly illustrated, Appalachian Toys and Games from A to Z is a great read for anyone interested in the region's rich history and culture.
Author: Frank Hoffmann
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2013-10-08
Total Pages: 152
ISBN-13: 1135418462
DOWNLOAD EBOOKKeep the information you need on playthings and pop culture at your fingertips! The Dictionary of Toys and Games in American Popular Culture is an A-to-Z reference guide to the playthings that amused us as children and fascinate us as adults. This enlightening—and entertaining—resource, complete with cross-references, provides easy access to concise but detailed descriptions that place toys and board games in their social and cultural contexts. From action figures to yo-yos, the book is your tour guide through the museum of sought-after collectibles and forgotten treasures that mirror the fads and fashions that helped define pop culture in the United States. The Dictionary of Toys and Games in American Popular Culture is a historical, yet current, reflection of society’s ever-changing attitudes toward childhood and its cultural touchstones. The book is filled with physical descriptions of each entry, including size, color, and material composition, and the age group most often associated with the item. It also includes biographical sketches of inventors, manufacturers, and distributors— a virtual “Who’s Who” of the American toy industry, including Milton Bradley, Walt Disney, and Jim Henson. With a brief glimpse through its pages or a lengthy look from cover to cover, you’ll discover (or re-discover) real hero action figures, toys with commercial tie-ins, fast-food promotional giveaways, penny prize package toys, and advertising icons and characters in addition to beloved toys and board games like Etch-a-Sketch®, Lincoln Logs®, Colorforms®, Yahtzee®, and Burp Gun, the first toy advertised on nationwide television. The Dictionary of Toys and Games in American Popular Culture presents easy-to-access and easy-to-read descriptions of such toys as: Barbie®, bendies, and Beanie Babies® Monopoly®, Mr. Machine®, and Mr. Potato Head™ Pez®, Plah-Doh®, and Pound Puppies® Scrabble®, Silly Putty®, and Slinky® Tiddly Winks®, Tinker Toys®, and Twister™ and looks at the people behind the scenes of the biggest names in toys, including LEGO® (Ole Kirk Christiansen) Fisher-Price® (Homer G. Fisher) Mattel® (Ruth and Elliott Handler) Hasbro™ (Alan, Merrill, and Stephen Hassenfeld) Toys R Us® (Charles Lazarus) Parker Brothers® (Edward and George Parker) F.A.O. Schwartz (Frederick Schwartz) Kenner® (Albert Steiner) Tonka® (Russell L. Wenkstern) The Dictionary of Toys and Games in American Popular Culture also includes an index and a selected bibliography to meet your casual or professional research needs. Faster (and more entertaining) than searching through a vast assortment of Web sites for information, the book is a vital resource for librarians, toy collectors and appraisers, popular culture enthusiasts, and anyone with an interest in toys—past and present.
Author: Isabel Wyatt
Publisher: Floris Books
Published: 2020-04-30
Total Pages: 129
ISBN-13: 1782506993
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIf Orfeo is to be king, his mother decides, he must sleep outside. And so Orfeo sleeps in the meadow and becomes friends with the animals, birds, insects and beetles. Then one day, he agrees to help a jackdaw return a ruby ring to a princess... King Beetle Tamer is just one of fifteen magical wonder tales in this collection by master storyteller Isabel Wyatt. The stories are full of magic and unicorns, fairies and palaces, roses and gold, which will transport children to a world of faraway places and heroic deeds._x000D_ Suitable for children aged seven and up, this is a classic collection from the author of The Seven-Year-Old Wonder Book._x000D_ A new revised edition, previously published as King Beetle-Tamer.
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Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 2019-10-08
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781452177113
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA to Z Menagerie is a multisensory alphabet book unlike any other. This unique reading experience features a die-cut letter to trace and a satisfying pull-tab reveal for each letter of the alphabet. Each page is filled with diverse and colorfully illustrated first words to find and identify. • Teaches young readers hand-eye coordination, prediction skills, and rich vocabulary • Interactive experience of pulling tabs helps reinforce your little one's journey to learning the ABCs • Filled with charming and playful illustrations by Suzy Ultman This powerful learning tool not only allows concepts to be touched and experienced, but it also features a wide range of vocabulary words. First words include "challah," "curry," "kabob," "macaroons," "miso soup," "taco," and "udon." • A wonderful gift for parents and grandparents looking for an introduction to the ABCs for their baby, early childhood educators, and anyone who appreciates good design • Functions like a flash card and a guessing game: the central oversize letter is recessed beneath a die-cut, inviting readers to trace its shape before pulling the tab to discover the reveal • Great for fans of the TouchThinkLearn series by Xavier Deneux, Baby's First Eames by Julie Merberg, and Montessori: Letter Work by Bobby George
Author: Tom Toro
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 2020-05-12
Total Pages: 44
ISBN-13: 0316495379
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis laugh-out-loud picture book is a hilarious take on potty training by a talented New Yorker cartoonist -- perfect for fans of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and How to Babysit a Grandma. Two children bring home a pet porcupine, but they can only keep her if she's house-trained! After a whirlwind of increasingly zany approaches, the kids learn that sometimes the best way to solve a problem is to ask nicely. With Tom's wit and dynamic artwork, this delightful story about learning to pee will bring joy and heart to young readers.
Author: Alfred Emanuel Smith
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Published: 1878
Total Pages: 588
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Amy Shojai
Publisher: Furry Muse Publications
Published: 2018-02-19
Total Pages: 882
ISBN-13: 1386217530
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTHE PERFECT DOG BOOK! More than 78 million pet dogs today are kept in fifty-four million U.S. households. Now, from one of the most trusted dog care authors of the last twenty-five years comes the definitive reference for adopting, keeping, and maintaining a healthy, happy dog. DOG FACTS: The Pet Parent's A-to-Z Home Care Encyclopedia is designed to answer all your questions. How do I choose the right dog? What holistic help and preventive care should I give? Why do dogs act the way they do, and what dog behavior indicates illness? What constitutes an emergency, and how/when can I safely treat my dog with home care and first aid? Inside you'll find: An alphabetical A-to-Z listing, with more than 200 entries and 200+ cute dog photos and illustrations, covering everything from abscesses and hair loss to whipworms and zoonosisCharts that list symptoms for a particular condition, the corresponding home care or first aid, the comparative veterinarian and holistic treatments, and preventive adviceA symptoms/conditions table that helps you identify what ailments might be bothering your dogBreed-At-A-Glance chart to compare personality, looks, care challenges and other issues when choosing your purebred dogA comprehensive, easy-to-use index that makes quick reference a snapContact information for dozens of dog organizations and veterinary resourcesAccessible, yet comprehensive, DOG FACTS can be used with ease and trust. And doesn't your dog deserve the very best?
Author: Gayle E. Pitman
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Published: 2017-10-23
Total Pages: 188
ISBN-13: 1433828618
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDive into Feminism From A to Z for an accessible primer on history, current events, and essential issues through the lens of feminist theory and perspective. Not only will you learn something about yourself, your community, your people, and your world, you will discover kick-ass call-to-action suggestions and resources to take your feminism to a higher level! A book for all teens — no matter what gender you are — about feminism: what it is, what it means, and how to do it...from A to Z. Written by the author of the Stonewall Award-winning book, This Day in June, Feminism From A to Z is an alphabetical primer on feminism for teen girls. Each chapter examines a topic that offers call-to-action exercises incorporated into each lesson. Includes an introduction to readers on how to use the book and an alphabetical list of ways to take feminist action.
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Published: 1957
Total Pages: 658
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