{"product_id":"toys-9781250034090b","title":"Toys!","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fresh, intriguing look at the stories behind great toy inventions, by Don Wulffson and illustrated by Laurie Keller.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\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\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Bargain","offer_id":42825004089424,"sku":"9781250034090B","price":5.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/8173\/5760\/files\/9781250034090-l.jpg?v=1785899013","url":"https:\/\/bookoutlet.com\/fr\/products\/toys-9781250034090b","provider":"Book Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}