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How Ralph Baer Invented TV Video Gaming and Launched a Worldwide Obsession

How Ralph Baer Invented TV Video Gaming and Launched a Worldwide Obsession

How Ralph Baer Invented TV Video Gaming and Launched a Worldwide Obsession

By Kate Hannigan
Illustrated by Zachariah OHora

By Kate Hannigan
Illustrated by Zachariah OHora

By Kate Hannigan
Illustrated by Zachariah OHora

By Kate Hannigan
Illustrated by Zachariah OHora

By Kate Hannigan
Read by Jamie K. Brown

By Kate Hannigan
Read by Jamie K. Brown

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May 03, 2022 | ISBN 9780593306710 | 4-8 years

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May 03, 2022 | ISBN 9780593306734 | 4-8 years

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May 03, 2022 | 23 Minutes | 4-8 years

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    About Blips on a Screen

    An engaging picture book biography based on the incredible true story of a Jewish refugee who pioneered home video games and launched a worldwide obsession.

    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.

    About Blips on a Screen

    An engaging picture book biography based on the incredible true story of a Jewish refugee who pioneered home video games and launched a worldwide obsession.

    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.

    About Blips on a Screen

    An engaging biography based on the incredible true story of a Jewish refugee who pioneered home video games and launched a worldwide obsession.

    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.

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    About Zachariah OHora

    Zachariah OHora is an award winning illustrator and author. His work has appeared in numerous publications, including the New York Times, the Atlantic, and Bloomberg Business Week, and on posters and record covers. He lives and works in Narberth, Pennsylvania,… More about Zachariah OHora

    About Zachariah OHora

    Zachariah OHora is an award winning illustrator and author. His work has appeared in numerous publications, including the New York Times, the Atlantic, and Bloomberg Business Week, and on posters and record covers. He lives and works in Narberth, Pennsylvania,… More about Zachariah OHora

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    May 03, 2022 | 48 Pages | 8-1/2 x 11 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780593306710

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    May 03, 2022 | 48 Pages | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780593306734

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $5.00
    Published by Listening Library
    May 03, 2022 | 23 Minutes | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780593509302

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