Innovations in Entertainment

by L. E. Carmichael

Overview

Imagine a time when video games did not exist! You might not realize that there was once a world without your favorite entertainment forms. From games and music to electronic television and downloadable movies, this title looks at major innovations in entertainment over the years, and the ingenious inventors, scientists, and engineers who made them. With a little inventive thinking, what might you create to help us learn new things, enjoy our free time, and connect with each other?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780778726821
Publisher:	Crabtree Publishing Company
Publication date:	09/26/2016
Series:	Problem Solved! Your Turn to Think Big Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.80(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	930L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Inventing Entertainment: Inventors and Innovators 4

Moving Pictures: A Perfect Image 6

Shooting Hoops: A Popular Sport 8

Color the World: Crayons for Children 10

Monopoly: Robert Patch 12

Catch This!: Frisbee Innovation 14

Bounce, Flip, Spin: Bouncing Around the World 16

Barbie's Mom: A Doll for Everyone 8

Cool Toys for Hot Weather: Summer Fun / Richie Stachowski 20

Wild Winters: K. K. Gregory 22

The Father of Video Games: Simon Says 24

Building LEGO: A LEGO World 26

Your Turn!: Think Big! 28

Learning More 30

Glossary 31

Index 32