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This picture-book biography of Ralph Baer, whose family fled Nazi Germany for the US, introduces kids to a great inventor.

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"Wessels’ clear, flowing text provides a bounty of information on Ralph’s life, inspiration, and thought process, detailing his contagious excitement and thoughtful perseverance. A nice portrait of a lesser-known inventor whose work has had a tremendous influence on our modern-day world."—Booklist


“A personable and energetic introduction with a positive message.” – Kirkus

“A gentle introduction to a passionate inventor’s incredible impact on our culture. Young gamers will get a kick out of their beloved systems’ humble beginnings.” – School Library Journal

“Wessels’s unabashed fandom will appeal to the like-minded. Castro’s illustrations combine cartoonish exaggeration with realistic details, including plenty of tubes and plugs, to depict Baer’s journey.” – Publishers Weekly

The Boy Who Thought Outside the Box

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    A Hardback by Marcie Wessels, Beatriz Castro

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      Publisher: Union Square & Co.
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 12/05/2020
      ISBN13: 9781454932598, 978-1454932598
      ISBN10: 1454932597
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This picture-book biography of Ralph Baer, whose family fled Nazi Germany for the US, introduces kids to a great inventor.

      Trade Review

      "Wessels’ clear, flowing text provides a bounty of information on Ralph’s life, inspiration, and thought process, detailing his contagious excitement and thoughtful perseverance. A nice portrait of a lesser-known inventor whose work has had a tremendous influence on our modern-day world."—Booklist


      “A personable and energetic introduction with a positive message.” – Kirkus

      “A gentle introduction to a passionate inventor’s incredible impact on our culture. Young gamers will get a kick out of their beloved systems’ humble beginnings.” – School Library Journal

      “Wessels’s unabashed fandom will appeal to the like-minded. Castro’s illustrations combine cartoonish exaggeration with realistic details, including plenty of tubes and plugs, to depict Baer’s journey.” – Publishers Weekly

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