Barbie: Ruth Handler
In this title, readers will learn about the developer of the Barbie doll, Ruth Handler. Follow the story of Handler's early work with her husband Elliott, their collaboration with Harold…
Toy Stories
In this fun series, readers will learn about the incredible innovators of some of the world's most popular toys. Each engaging, fact-packed book tells the story of a famous toy's inventor, including information about the inventor's childhood, how he or she invented the famous toy, and how it came to be as popular as it is today. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Board Games: Milton Bradley
In this title, readers will learn about board game creator Milton Bradley. Follow Bradley's early work creating and selling stationery, his first business creating and selling lithographs,…
Crayola: Edwin Binney & C. Harold Smith
In this title, readers will learn about the creators of Crayola Crayons, cousins Edwin Binney and C. Harold Smith. Follow their story from their early creation of wax pencils, slate pencils,…
Easy-Bake Oven: Ronald Howes
In this title, readers will learn about the creator of Easy-Bake Oven, Ronald Howes. Follow his story from his service in World War II, to an engineering degree from the University of…
LEGO: The Kristiansen Family
In this title, readers will learn about the creators of LEGO, the Kristiansen Family. Follow the family's story from making wooden toys, to the company's creation of the LEGO brick, to…
Pokemon: Satoshi Tajiri
In this title, readers will learn about the designer of Pokémon, Satoshi Tajiri. Follow the story of Tajiri as he founds Game Freak magazine which turned into Game Freak video-game…