Play-doh pioneer : Joseph McVicker / Lee Slater.
In this biography, readers will learn about the pioneer of Play-Doh, Joseph McVicker. The story starts with McVicker's childhood, his education at Brown University, joining his father's company, Kutol Products, and his reinvention of the company's Kutol Wall Cleaner as Play-Doh. Included are explanations of how Play-Doh is made, who came up with the name, and the role of Captain Kanagroo in Play-Dohs success, as well as information about other Play-Doh products.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781624039782
- ISBN: 1624039782
- Physical Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 21 cm.
- Publisher: Minneapolis, Minnesota : ABDO Publishing Company, [2016]
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes online resources and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Born into the business -- A curious child -- Growing pains -- Life goes on -- A family legend -- A big idea -- Bright name, bright future -- Product placement -- The Play-Doh recipe -- Parenting and patents -- The shape of success -- Life after Play-Doh.
- Target Audience Note:
- 770L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR MG 4.7 0.5 179690.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | J338.476 SLA (Text) | 36015000525465 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
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