Bibliograph

Play-Doh pioneer, Joseph McVicker, Lee Slater

Type

Label

Play-Doh pioneer, Joseph McVicker, Lee Slater

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Play-Doh pioneer

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

926105915

Responsibility statement

Lee Slater

Series statement

Toy trailblazers

Sub title

Joseph McVicker

Summary

"In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the pioneer of Play-Doh, Joseph McVicker. Follow the story from McVicker's childhood, his education at Brown University, joining his father's company Kutol Products, and his reinvention of the company's Kutol Wall Cleaner as Play-Doh. Learn how Play-Doh is made, who came up with the name, the role of Captain Kangaroo in Play-Doh's success, and about other Play-Doh products. McVicker's family, retirement, and pursuits in examining life's big questions are covered." -- Publisher's website

Table Of Contents

Born into the business -- A curious child -- Growing pains -- Life goes on -- A family legend -- A big idea -- Bright name, bright future -- Product placement -- The play-doh recipe -- Separate ways -- The shape of success

Target audience

juvenile

Classification