Kategoria BISAC: Juvenile Nonfiction >> Toys, Dolls & Puppets

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...

From 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...

A New York Times and USA Today bestseller, this LEGO(R) ideas book features all-new ways to encourage kids to think, build, and play creatively.

Building on the success of wildly popular The LEGO Ideas Book, LEGO Play Book features more than 200 different builds that inspire readers to bring their bricks to life while encouraging them to use their imagination and play in new ways, creating amazing LEGO models of their very own. New models along with fresh photography spark new play ideas and LEGO creations.

Featuring a mixture of simple,...

Featuring a built-in activity selector and timer, visual tips from LEGO(R) fan builders, and more, this interactive book encourages creativity while teaching new building skills.

365 Things to Do with LEGO Bricks inspires you to look at your LEGO bricks in new and exciting ways. This book features imaginative play and building ideas, from LEGO projects that take just a few minutes and require a handful of bricks to inspirational build ideas and activities to keep you occupied for hours.

Advice from LEGO fan builders will encourage you to get creative and have fun...

When Moira Anne is stuck inside on a rainy day, she must find a way to get Mr. Sun to come back out and play. Join her in this musical adventure to see if her plan works.