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Name: Toys and games then and now
Author: Bobbie Kalman

📘 Toys and games then and now by Bobbie Kalman

How are today's toys and games different from those in the past? This informative title compares the pastimes and playthings of the olden days to the modern games and toys kids love today. Simple text and engaging pictures aid students in their comparison of two different time periods.

First publish date: 2013

Authors: Bobbie Kalman

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