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Polinsky, Paige V., author.
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Flores, Pedro, 1899-1963 -- Juvenile literature.
Toymakers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Yo-yos -- Juvenile literature.
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Yo-yo maker : Pedro ...
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Yo-yo maker : Pedro Flores / Paige V. Polinsky.
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Polinsky, Paige V., author.
Minneapolis, Minnesota : Checkerboard Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing, [2018]
Subjects
Flores, Pedro, 1899-1963 -- Juvenile literature.
Toymakers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Yo-yos -- Juvenile literature.
ISBN:
9781532110993 (library binding)
1532110995 (library binding)
Series:
Toy trailblazers.
Description:
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 cm
Contents:
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.
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"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.
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Hilo Public Library
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B Flores Po
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J -- Juvenile Biography
B Flores Po
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