Boy Who Thought Outside the Box The Story of Video Game Inventor Ralph Baer
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Marcie Wessels is the author of Pirateâs Lullaby: Mutiny at Bedtime. She has a PhD in Latin American Literature from Tulane University. Previously she taught Spanish Language and Literature at the University of San Diego. She lives in San Diego, CA.Beatriz Castro born in LogroĂąo, La Rioja, Spain. After graduating from the School of Arts in LogroĂąo in 2008, she embarked on a career as a professional illustrator. Her art has appeared on covers and in books produced by international publishers. Beatriz lives in her native town with her family.
<p>"Wesselsâ clear, flowing text provides a bounty of information on Ralphâs 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."â<i>Booklist</i></p>
âA personable and energetic introduction with a positive message.â â <i>Kirkus</i> <br /><br /> âA gentle introduction to a passionate inventorâs incredible impact on our culture. Young gamers will get a kick out of their beloved systemsâ humble beginnings.â â <i>School Library Journal</i><br /><br /> âWesselsâs unabashed fandom will appeal to the like-minded. Castroâs illustrations combine cartoonish exaggeration with realistic details, including plenty of tubes and plugs, to depict Baerâs journey.â â <i>Publishers Weekly</i>
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Marcie Wessels is the author of Pirateâs Lullaby: Mutiny at Bedtime. She has a PhD in Latin American Literature from Tulane University. Previously she taught Spanish Language and Literature at the University of San Diego. She lives in San Diego, CA.Beatriz Castro born in LogroĂąo, La Rioja, Spain. After graduating from the School of Arts in LogroĂąo in 2008, she embarked on a career as a professional illustrator. Her art has appeared on covers and in books produced by international publishers. Beatriz lives in her native town with her family.