Toys

Author: James Patterson
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0316097373
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 243

Book Description
Move over, James Bond and Jason Bourne-superhuman agent Hays Baker fights to save millions of lives in James Patterson's thrilling bestseller. Hays Baker and his wife Lizbeth possess superhuman strength, extraordinary intelligence, stunning looks, a sex life to die for, and two beautiful children. Of course they do-they're Elites, endowed at birth with the very best that the world can offer. But their lives are about to change forever. The top operative for the Agency of Change, Hays has just won the fiercest battle of his career. He has been praised by the President, and is a national hero. But before he can savor his triumph, he receives an unbelievable shock that overturns everything he thought was true. Suddenly Hays is on the other side of the gun, forced to leave his perfect family and fight for his life. Now a hunted fugitive, Hays is thrown into a life he never dreamed possible: fighting to save humans everywhere from extinction. He enlists all of his training to uncover the truth that will save millions of lives, maybe even his own. Compelling and addictive, Toys is an unforgettable spy thriller from the world's #1 writer.

Magic Books & Paper Toys

Author: Esther K. Smith
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
ISBN: 0307407098
Category : Paper folding (Graphic design)
Languages : en
Pages : 146

Book Description
Read from front to back, 77 p. section includes pop-ups, flip books, and paper folding. Read from back to front, 69 p. section includes items with hidden aspects, accordion folding, and snap wallets.

Too Many Toys

Author: David Shannon
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0439490294
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

Book Description
Although he finally agrees that he has too many toys and needs to give them away, there is one toy that Spencer absolutely cannot part with.

Spot's Toys

Author: Eric Hill
Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group
ISBN: 9780399210679
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 8

Book Description
Children who already love Spot will enjoy splashing with him and reading this adventure. For those who don't yet know Spot-here's a brand-new waterproof treat. And the sturdy vinyl makes this book a treat for teachers and parents alike!

Toys, Play, and Child Development

Author: Jeffrey H. Goldstein
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521455640
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 204

Book Description
Anything to do with children's entertainment is a source of controversy: children's television programmes, musical preferences, and leisure activities are frequent sources of debate. Toys and play are often singled out for attention, particularly war toys, sex-typed toys, and video games with aggressive themes. Are these harmful to children? Are they addictive? Alternatively, can parents facilitate children's learning with educational toys? Toys, Play, and Child Development explores these and other questions. Parental attitudes and reactions towards war toys are described, as are the children's views themselves. Toys and play are shown to contribute to the development of language, imagination, and intellectual achievement and to be effective in child psychotherapy.

The Foxfire Book of Appalachian Toys & Games

Author: Linda Garland Page
Publisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 9780807844250
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 228

Book Description
Provides instructions for playing indoor and outdoor games and making dolls, homemade board games, and other toys

The Handbook of Developmentally Appropriate Toys

Author: Doris Bergen
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1475849214
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 304

Book Description
The handbook is composed of chapters by authors who discuss the important features of particular types of toys, provide information related to the developmental importance of this type of toy, discuss social and cultural issues engendered by play with such toys, and review the available research on the characteristics and potential impact on children’s developmental progress of toys of that type. Both traditional toys and technological toys are discussed. The handbook is expected to serve both as a reference for educators, parents, toy designers, and other interested readers, and as a catalyst for further research and ongoing toy development. Its purpose includes helping readers to gain knowledge that enables them to more fully appreciate the value of children’s toy play, find out more about the favorite toys they had in childhood and relive those satisfying play experiences, and learn how to foster the learning, physical development, and social-emotional growth that comes from such toy play.

The Wonder of American Toys, 1920-1950

Author: Charles Dee Sharp
Publisher: Collectors Press, Inc.
ISBN: 1888054700
Category : Toys
Languages : en
Pages : 351

Book Description
The Wonder of American Toys reflects not only the toys of perhaps the most formative era of American history, but what they meant to the children who played with them and to the society that produced them.

HowExpert Guide to Toy Collecting

Author: HowExpert
Publisher: HowExpert
ISBN: 1648917348
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 156

Book Description
If you want to discover how to find, buy, collect, and sell collectible toys, then check out HowExpert Guide to Toy Collecting. Toys are the one item that connects us all. They bring us back to our childhood and reconnect us to a simpler time in life. Toys carry some of our favorite memories. Some collectors choose toys that they dreamed of having but never did – until now. Today is the day to reach out and grab that special toy and build a collection all around it! You will find just what you need to do all that in HowExpert Guide to Toy Collecting. One of the essential aspects of collecting toys is to know their history. This book is chock full of historical dates and facts that all collectors should know, including information on identifying toys and their manufacturer. In addition, there are resources and tips on how to find collectible toys (both old and new) along with the safest ways to clean, display, and take care of these toys. Learn where to meet fellow collectors and the best ways to sell and trade collectible toys, all through the pages of this guide. Check out HowExpert Guide to Toy Collecting now! About the Expert Charlotte Hopkins is a freelance writer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is an author of nine books, including her children’s books, featuring Pixie Trist and Bo, and her “365 Days” series. She was also published three times in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, the Shadows & Light Anthology, and Authors for Haiti. She has released a line of journals and logbooks under “Kannyn Books.” She is also a collector of several items. Her first collection was keychains, and she collects penguins, wooden boxes, miniatures (including miniature books), journals, and pens. She just started collecting Magic 8 Balls and Pen Cups. She has a fondness for writing, photography, astrology, history, museums, and everything purple! HowExpert publishes quick ‘how to’ guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

Knitted Toys

Author: Jody Long
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486802884
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 113

Book Description
Knitters at all levels will treasure this guide to creating 20 fanciful toys. Detailed instructions and color photographs offer step-by-step directions for making traditional stuffed animals and other charming playthings.