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Yo-yo maker : Pedro Flores / Paige V. Polinsky.

Polinsky, Paige V., (author.).

Summary:

"In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the developer of the yo-yo, Pedro Flores. Follow the story of Flores as he popularizes the toy through his Yo-Yo Manufacturing Company then teams up with Donald F. Duncan to create the Duncan yo-yo! Along the way readers will learn how yo-yos are made and how to "walk the dog." Sidebars, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and fun facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Publisher's website.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781532110993
  • ISBN: 1532110995
  • Physical Description: 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 cm.
  • Publisher: Minneapolis, Minnesota : Checkerboard Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing, [2018]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
New life -- A busy student -- Something old, something new -- Ancient success -- Machine-made marvels -- Yo-yo contest craze -- The Duncan era -- Read all about it -- Supply struggles -- How it's made -- Ups and downs -- The modern thrower -- Timeline -- Glossary.
Target Audience Note:
770L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 4.7 0.5 190683.
Subject:
Flores, Pedro, 1899-1963 > Juvenile literature.
Toymakers > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Yo-yos > Juvenile literature.
Filipinos > Biography.
Genre:
Biographies.

Available copies

  • 4 of 4 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.

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  • 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
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Sneads Ferry Branch Library JB FLORES (Text) 36015000060968 Juvenile Biography Available -