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Blips on a screen, how Ralph Baer invented TV video gaming and launched a worldwide obsession, written by Kate Hannigan ; illustrated by Zachariah OHora

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Blips on a screen, how Ralph Baer invented TV video gaming and launched a worldwide obsession, written by Kate Hannigan ; illustrated by Zachariah OHora
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references
resource.biographical
individual biography
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Intended audience
Ages 4-8, Knopf Books for Young ReadersGrades K-1, Knopf Books for Young Readers
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Blips on a screen
Nature of contents
bibliography
Responsibility statement
written by Kate Hannigan ; illustrated by Zachariah OHora
Sub title
how Ralph Baer invented TV video gaming and launched a worldwide obsession
Summary
"Do you ever wonder how video gaming was invented? What came before your PlayStation or Xbox? This is the story of Ralph Baer, a refugee from Nazi Germany, who used his skills--and a lot of ingenuity and persistence--to make life a little more fun. Television was new when Ralph returned from serving in World War II, but he didn't settle for watching TV. He knew it could be even more fun if you could play with it. He tinkered and tested, got help and rejected, but with perseverance and skill, he made his vision come true! This is the inspiring story of a fearless inventor who made TV video games a reality." -- Amazon.com"A picture book biography of Jewish refugee, Ralph Baer, the pioneering inventor of home video gaming"--, Provided by publisher
Target audience
juvenile
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