Polinsky, Paige V

In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the inventor of Rubik's Cube, Erno Rubik. Follow the story of Professor Rubik as he invents the Magic Cube and moves past its disappointing flop in Hungary to winning Toy of the Year and international success as Rubik's Cube. 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. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Looks at the life of Pleasant Rowland, the inventor of the American Girl doll.

"[Presents the biography of] the inventor of Mr. Potato Head, George Lerner. Follow the story of Lerner as he takes Mr. Potato Head from its start as a cereal-box prize to a kit of pieces that kids stuck into real potatoes to the addition of Mrs. Potato Head and the entire Potato Head family to stardom in the movie Toy Story"--Provided by publisher.

In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the designer of Pok??mon, Satoshi Tajiri. Follow the story of Tajiri as he founds Game Freakmagazine which turned into Game Freak video-game development company and the creation of the Pok??mon video games, trading cards, television series, and Pok??mon Go! 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.

Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the Rat Terrier breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed.

"Learn about wolverines'life cycle, habitat, and diet. Discover how their sharp teeth and fearless hunting tactics give them super surivival skills."--Back cover.

Describes the life cycle, habitat, diet, and abilities of the emperor penguin, illustrating what makes the emperor penguin an "animal superstar.".

An introduction to chimpanzees.

Describes the life cycle, habitat, diet, and abilities of the beaver, illustrating what makes the beaver an "animal superstar.".

"Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed."--Publisher.