Ralph Baer: The Man Behind Video Games

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Overview

We have Ralph Baer to thank for the video games people play around the world today. What were the steps Baer took that led him to his famous invention?

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ISBN-13:	9781977109729
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2019
Series:	Little Inventor
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 8.75(h) x (d)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Nancy Dickmann has written more than 150 non-fiction books for children, specializing in science and history. Before becoming an author, she worked for many years as an editor and publisher of children’s books.

Introduction 4

Coming to America 6

Starting Work 8

Engineering 10

Moving Up 12

The Rise of Television 14

Work Begins 16

Making a Prototype 18

Innovating 20

Success! 22

Other Games 24

Later Life 26

Father of the Home Video Game 28

Glossary 30

Critical Thinking Questions 31

Interviews

Highlights the scientific process; Includes inventions kids can relate to; Meets Next Generation Science Standards; Includes full-color photographs, sidebars, and facts

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