Today, the video game industry keeps growing, with ever more platforms available to fans. But how did the very first system come about? This picture-book biography of Ralph Baer introduces kids to a great inventor AND the birth of the first home console. Baer thought outside the box and transformed the television into a vehicle for gaming; his invention, the Odyssey, is a precursor to the Atari gaming system. Today, interactive systems like Wii and PlayStation are descendants of Ralph's innovative "Brown Box," making this ...
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Today, the video game industry keeps growing, with ever more platforms available to fans. But how did the very first system come about? This picture-book biography of Ralph Baer introduces kids to a great inventor AND the birth of the first home console. Baer thought outside the box and transformed the television into a vehicle for gaming; his invention, the Odyssey, is a precursor to the Atari gaming system. Today, interactive systems like Wii and PlayStation are descendants of Ralph's innovative "Brown Box," making this award-winning inventor the true "Father of Video Games."
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Castro, Beatriz. New. Picture book. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 48 p. Contains: Illustrations. People Who Shaped Our World. Intended for a juvenile audience.
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Castro, Beatriz. New. Picture book. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 48 p. Contains: Illustrations. People Who Shaped Our World. Intended for a juvenile audience.
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Good. FORMER LIBRARY COPY. Former Library book. hardcover 100% of proceeds go to charity! Good condition with all pages in tact. Item shows signs of use and may have cosmetic defects.
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Castro, Beatriz. New. Picture book. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 48 p. Contains: Illustrations. People Who Shaped Our World. Intended for a juvenile audience.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
