monopoly (game)

"An introductory look at the board game Monopoly. Describes the history of the game, introduces the creators and innovators, highlights competitions, and provides insight about the game's future. Informational text for readers who are new to Monopoly, or are interested in learning more. Includes a glossary, index, and bibliography for further reading"--Provided by publisher.

A nonfiction picture book history of Monopoly, one of the world's most famous games.In the late 1800s lived Lizzie Magie, a clever and charismatic woman with a strong sense of justice. Waves of urban migration drew Lizzie's attention to rising financial inequality. One day she had an idea: create a game that shows the unfairness of the landlord-tenant relationship. But game players seemed to have the most fun pretending to be wealthy landowners. Enter Charles Darrow, a marketer and salesman with a vision for transforming Lizzie's game into an exciting staple of American family entertainment.

Looks at the life of Charles B. Darrow, the creator of the Monopoly board game.

"Reveals the unknown story of how Monopoly came into existence, the reinvention of its history by Parker Brothers and multiple media outlets, the lost female originator of the game, and one man's lifelong obsession to tell the true story about the game's questionable origins"--Provided by publisher.

Presents nearly thirty business lessons gleaned from the game Monopoly, covering such areas as opportunity, credit, taxes, and ethics, and features commentary by leading CEOs.