Blips on a Screen by Kate Hannigan
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.
Kate Hannigan is an internet editor and writer in Chicago, where she lives with her husband and three children. She formerly worked as a journalist for the San Francisco Chronicle and the Dallas Morning News. Kate likes carefree Michigan summers, riding bikes, gathering blueberries, and chasing fireflies as an active blogger and dangerous home cook.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780593306710 |
| ISBN 10 | 0593306716 |
| Title | Blips on a Screen |
| Author | Kate Hannigan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2022-05-03 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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