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Old-Time Toys shows young readers the wonders of 19th century playthings using fascinating photographs from leading toy museums around the country. A history of toymakers in North America is featured along with such unusual and familiar toys as: - zoetropes, an early form of moving pictures - automata, toys with moving parts - marbles, dolls, kaleidoscopes - pop-up books - toys with a religious theme, such as the popular Noah's Ark figurines and ark - how to make a thaumatrope, a spinning disk that created a design
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0865055203
ISBN13:9780865055209
Release Date:June 1995
Publisher:Crabtree Classics
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.05 lbs.
Dimensions:0.1" x 8.3" x 10.7"
Age Range:8 to 11 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 6
Customer Reviews
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A FUN step back in time for kids!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Young readers will be immediately drawn into Bobbie Kalman's wonderfully researched world of play in the 1800s! Divided into sections, blocks, dolls, optical toys, board games, etc., with lavish illustrations, this book will become a favorite in your library. Simple instructions to make a simple toy with the impressive name of "thaumatrope," which relies on an optical illusion called "persistence of vision" will wow the most bored grade-schooler or adult. I highly recommend this book for any child who loves history, art, and studying the everyday lives of people.
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