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Toys! : amazing stories behind some great inventions
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? Here are the fascinating s…
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- 9780805061963
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- 137 pages : illustration ; 23 cm
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- 608 WUL
LEGO Star Wars : the empire strikes back
"DK Readers" is a multi-level reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With nine new exciting titles to choose from this season, kid's ages 4-9 will find the perfect book at their appropriate reading level to help with school projects or independent reading.
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- 9781465420282
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- 32 pages : illustration : 23 cm
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- DK Readers : Beginning 2 To Read Alone
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- F33
Alphabears : an ABC book
In Alphabears, twenty six huggable teddies help teach children the letters of the alphabet: A is for Amanda, a good teddy bear Who carries sweet apples everywhere. Michael Hague's warm, detailed paintings complement Kathleen Hague's happy, rhyming texts. Even the youngest of readers will treasure and learn from these two charming concept books
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- 9780805016376
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- 32 pages : illustration : 25 cm
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- 411 HAG
Winnie-the-Pooh's ABC
An alphabet book presenting words and illustrations from the classic Pooh books introduces both hearing and deaf children to the written and American Sign Language alphabets.
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- 9780525453659
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- 28 pages : illustration ; 25 cm
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- 411 MIL
Toys and games then and now
"How are todays toys and games different from those in the past? This informative title compares the pastimes and playthings of the olden days to the modern games and toys kids love today. Simple text and engaging pictures aid students in their comparison of two different time periods."--
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- 9780778702108
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- 24 pages : illustration ; 24 cm
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- 307 KAL
Music makers & toys : creative crafts and noisy toys
How do you make your own kazoo? Or a boat that really floats? With page after page of vibrant, eye-catching illustrations and easy-to-follow directions, Music Makers and Toys offers great music and instrument-making projects that are meant to be strummed, drummed, or tapped! Plus, making homemade toys combines the enjoyment of games and toys with the satisfaction of making something creative, c…
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- 1577685180
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- 48 pages : illustration ; 28 cm
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- Crafty Kids
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- 745.5 MUS
The velveteen rabbit : or how toys become real
Here was once a Velveteen Rabbit, and in the beginning he was really splendid. He was fat and bunchy, as a rabbit should be; his had real thread whiskers, and his ears were lined with pink sateen. On Christmas morning, when he sat wedged in the top of the Boy's stocking, with a sprig of holly between his paws, the effect was charming.
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- 0881011142
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- 44 pages : illustration ; 30 cm
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The LEGO movie : calling all master builders!
Enjoy the world of the LEGO® Movie with this Level 1 Reader LEGO® Movie Calling All Master Builders! is a brand new book introducing readers to the LEGO Movie universe. This DK Reader will be enjoyed by young learners and fans of the movie with its light-hearted and fun storyline. Level 1 have simple sentences, limited vocabulary, word repetition, picture dictionary boxes and large type - …
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- 9781465416971
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- Beginning 1 to read
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- F33
The toymaker : a story in two parts
Mary yearns to play with the children she sees outside each day, but she is too sick to join them. In order to give Mary comfort and contentment, her father, the toy-maker, fashions three dolls that look like the children outdoors. Many years later, Mary and her granddaughter return to the toy shop and discover that her father's gifts live on!
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- 0744530180
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 23 cm
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A pocket for Corduroy
Don Freeman's classic character, Corduroy, is even more popular today then he was when he first came on the scene over thirty years ago. These favorite titles are ready for another generation of children to love.
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- 0140503528
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 18 cm
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- F
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