History, Multicultural, & Special Needs: Print Resources
This is a collection of print resources about the history of toys, toys from around the world, and toys for children with special needs. A separate collection of Electronic Resources is also available.
Below are outstanding and recommended titles by the National Science Teachers Association that fit this year’s theme for National Chemistry Week. Descriptions are based on reviews from the NSTA web site.
Key: E = Elementary (K–5), I = Intermediate (6–8), HS = High School (9–12), C = College, G = General Public
- Toys!: Amazing Stories Behind Some Great Inventions. Don Wulffson, Laurie Keller. Henry Holt, 2000. 144 pp. ISBN 0805061967. (I)
- Have you ever wondered who invented Lego or Mr. Potato Head? Here are the fascinating stories behind these toy inventions and many others. From dolls and checkers to pinball and the modern video game, there’s a wide selection here for boys and girls alike. With 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.
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