Author: Russ Frushtick
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 9780762480487
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Dive into this vibrantly illustrated history of everything humans have invented to entertain ourselves, from Chess and Nintendo to Drag Queen Story Hour and Burning Man. In The Book of Fun, Polygon co-founder Russ Frushtick divulges the hidden backstories and fascinating facts about your favorite video games, theme parks, festivals, sports, and more. With 80+ digestible, entertaining entries, it's not just fodder for your next dinner party -- you might also discover your next great pastime, be it jousting, stunt acting, cheese rolling, or Swedish Bunny Hopping. For fans of pop-history, pop-science, and the many things mankind has invented to waste time, The Book of Fun explores: Board Games: The world's oldest tabletop games (Senet, Go, Chess) and its most enduringly popular (Monopoly, Dungeons & Dragons, Settlers of Catan) Toys: The history of your favorite playthings, like Barbie, Beanie Babies, Slinky, Furby, and LEGO Video Games: The console wars of the '90s, the birth of game streaming, and unexpected Pokémon Go consequences Theme Parks: Stories behind Coney Island's Cyclone, Disneyland's opening-day woes, and the bizarre parks built in a nuclear power plant and a Soviet bunker Sports: The most fascinating athletic endeavors across the globe, from gladiatorial battles to Lucha Libre, pumpkin boat racing, and sumo wrestling Stunts: Harry Houdini, Evel Knievel, Jackie Chan, and the incredible stunt artists you may not know Festivals: From Carnival celebrations around the world to the stories of Woodstock, Burning Man, and a Spanish baby-jumping festival Dressing Up: The origins of jesters, Halloween, cosplay, drag queen style, and more Roadside Attractions: Wacky spectacles like the 65-foot-tall Lucy the Elephant in New Jersey, the Mystery Hole in West Virginia, and the Cabazon Dinosaurs in California
The Book of Fun
Author: Russ Frushtick
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 9780762480487
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Dive into this vibrantly illustrated history of everything humans have invented to entertain ourselves, from Chess and Nintendo to Drag Queen Story Hour and Burning Man. In The Book of Fun, Polygon co-founder Russ Frushtick divulges the hidden backstories and fascinating facts about your favorite video games, theme parks, festivals, sports, and more. With 80+ digestible, entertaining entries, it's not just fodder for your next dinner party -- you might also discover your next great pastime, be it jousting, stunt acting, cheese rolling, or Swedish Bunny Hopping. For fans of pop-history, pop-science, and the many things mankind has invented to waste time, The Book of Fun explores: Board Games: The world's oldest tabletop games (Senet, Go, Chess) and its most enduringly popular (Monopoly, Dungeons & Dragons, Settlers of Catan) Toys: The history of your favorite playthings, like Barbie, Beanie Babies, Slinky, Furby, and LEGO Video Games: The console wars of the '90s, the birth of game streaming, and unexpected Pokémon Go consequences Theme Parks: Stories behind Coney Island's Cyclone, Disneyland's opening-day woes, and the bizarre parks built in a nuclear power plant and a Soviet bunker Sports: The most fascinating athletic endeavors across the globe, from gladiatorial battles to Lucha Libre, pumpkin boat racing, and sumo wrestling Stunts: Harry Houdini, Evel Knievel, Jackie Chan, and the incredible stunt artists you may not know Festivals: From Carnival celebrations around the world to the stories of Woodstock, Burning Man, and a Spanish baby-jumping festival Dressing Up: The origins of jesters, Halloween, cosplay, drag queen style, and more Roadside Attractions: Wacky spectacles like the 65-foot-tall Lucy the Elephant in New Jersey, the Mystery Hole in West Virginia, and the Cabazon Dinosaurs in California
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 9780762480487
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Dive into this vibrantly illustrated history of everything humans have invented to entertain ourselves, from Chess and Nintendo to Drag Queen Story Hour and Burning Man. In The Book of Fun, Polygon co-founder Russ Frushtick divulges the hidden backstories and fascinating facts about your favorite video games, theme parks, festivals, sports, and more. With 80+ digestible, entertaining entries, it's not just fodder for your next dinner party -- you might also discover your next great pastime, be it jousting, stunt acting, cheese rolling, or Swedish Bunny Hopping. For fans of pop-history, pop-science, and the many things mankind has invented to waste time, The Book of Fun explores: Board Games: The world's oldest tabletop games (Senet, Go, Chess) and its most enduringly popular (Monopoly, Dungeons & Dragons, Settlers of Catan) Toys: The history of your favorite playthings, like Barbie, Beanie Babies, Slinky, Furby, and LEGO Video Games: The console wars of the '90s, the birth of game streaming, and unexpected Pokémon Go consequences Theme Parks: Stories behind Coney Island's Cyclone, Disneyland's opening-day woes, and the bizarre parks built in a nuclear power plant and a Soviet bunker Sports: The most fascinating athletic endeavors across the globe, from gladiatorial battles to Lucha Libre, pumpkin boat racing, and sumo wrestling Stunts: Harry Houdini, Evel Knievel, Jackie Chan, and the incredible stunt artists you may not know Festivals: From Carnival celebrations around the world to the stories of Woodstock, Burning Man, and a Spanish baby-jumping festival Dressing Up: The origins of jesters, Halloween, cosplay, drag queen style, and more Roadside Attractions: Wacky spectacles like the 65-foot-tall Lucy the Elephant in New Jersey, the Mystery Hole in West Virginia, and the Cabazon Dinosaurs in California
The Book of Fun
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The Book of Fun Ball 2010 A.D.D.B.
Author: Bobby Herodes
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1452024898
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
Culmination of my 22 years of teaching Physical education after creating the greatest game on earth...Fun Ball. A revolutionary look at how the game of dodgeball after becoming extinct in the public school realm, only to have it evolve into Fun Ball, with the help on my thousands of students that i have worked with during my teaching career. Book is a must have for any gym teacher along with the website being constructed...The United States Fun Ball Association
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1452024898
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
Culmination of my 22 years of teaching Physical education after creating the greatest game on earth...Fun Ball. A revolutionary look at how the game of dodgeball after becoming extinct in the public school realm, only to have it evolve into Fun Ball, with the help on my thousands of students that i have worked with during my teaching career. Book is a must have for any gym teacher along with the website being constructed...The United States Fun Ball Association
The Young Folks' Library: The book of fun and frolic
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Languages : en
Pages : 444
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Languages : en
Pages : 444
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The Book of Fun, Or, Laugh and Learn for Boys and Girls
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Languages : en
Pages : 178
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Languages : en
Pages : 178
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Halloween Book of Fun!
Author: National Geographic
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426308485
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
"Ghostly games, creepy crafts, frightfully funny jokes, and more fun stuff"--Cover.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426308485
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
"Ghostly games, creepy crafts, frightfully funny jokes, and more fun stuff"--Cover.
Absolutely Brilliant Book of Fun Stuff (Tom Gates)
Author: Liz Pichon
Publisher: Scholastic Canada
ISBN: 1443146218
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
What's better than another Tom Gates book? Two Tom Gates books in one! This unique volume includes a hilarious new Tom Gates novella AND a whole bunch of doodle-tastic activities. It's a must-have for all Tom Gates fans! It's Book Week at Oakfield school and everyone is very excited. Mr. Keen says there will be an excellent prize for best costumes worn on Book Day, so suddenly making a good costume is vitally important! Of course Delia's not much help (as usual). Then Marcus decides that he is a super hero and can't understand why "Super Marcus" isn't the best name . . . PLUS: There's loads to read, make, and do! In fact, there are 64 pages stuffed full of excellent stuff like drawing guides, fun games, brilliant puzzles, and perfect pranks!
Publisher: Scholastic Canada
ISBN: 1443146218
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
What's better than another Tom Gates book? Two Tom Gates books in one! This unique volume includes a hilarious new Tom Gates novella AND a whole bunch of doodle-tastic activities. It's a must-have for all Tom Gates fans! It's Book Week at Oakfield school and everyone is very excited. Mr. Keen says there will be an excellent prize for best costumes worn on Book Day, so suddenly making a good costume is vitally important! Of course Delia's not much help (as usual). Then Marcus decides that he is a super hero and can't understand why "Super Marcus" isn't the best name . . . PLUS: There's loads to read, make, and do! In fact, there are 64 pages stuffed full of excellent stuff like drawing guides, fun games, brilliant puzzles, and perfect pranks!
The Book Of Fun For Childern 1
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ISBN: 9788130906874
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Languages : en
Pages :
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ISBN: 9788130906874
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Languages : en
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Grab-bag of Fun, Or, the Book of Things to Do
Author: Gerry Brown
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Category : Amusements
Languages : en
Pages : 92
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Category : Amusements
Languages : en
Pages : 92
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The Omnibus of Fun
Author: Helen Eisenberg
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Category : Entertaining
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
Collection of games, stunts, and other leisure-time activities, compiled for the use of church, youth group, and recreation leaders, or for home party planners.
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Category : Entertaining
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
Collection of games, stunts, and other leisure-time activities, compiled for the use of church, youth group, and recreation leaders, or for home party planners.