
The real one: the inside story on the workings of (50) popular toys. Written by Ed and Woody Sobey, The Way Toys Work (178pp, soft cover) explains the history and mechanics of toys from the friction car, kaleidoscope and a pioneering video game system to the super water gun, goofy putty, remote robot, and spud gun. (Pardon our trademark-free list. The real book uses the real product names!) It's interesting and well-illustrated, and the best part is that many of the toys include instructions on how to make your own version. Perfect for the tyro tinkerer. Don't want to tinker? Check the AS&S catalog or website for many of these very toys!
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