The Official Slinky Book

1999 Antiques & Collectibles

Author : Joey Green
Release : 1999
Genre : Antiques & Collectibles
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 554/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis The Official Slinky Book by : Joey Green

Download or read book The Official Slinky Book written by Joey Green. This book was released on 1999. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What explains the Slinky's enduring popularity? Its sheer simplicity? Or the fact that a Slinky has hundreds of practical uses? High school teachers use them to demonstrate the properties of waves. U.S. troops in Vietnam used them as mobile radio antennas by tossing them over three branches. Pecan harvesters have used them in machinery to help collect pecans. Scientists use them to understand the supercoiling of DNA molecules. NASA used them in zero-gravity physics experiments in the Space Shuttle. Or could the Slinky's longevity be attributed to the fact that this versatile spring toy doesn't come with instructions to hamper your creativity?This delightful guide, which includes fascinating Slinky facts, a tour of Slinky Hollywood, historical perspectives on Slinky and more, will stretch the limits of your imagination...and present hundreds of wild and wacky uses for the only toy ever to walk down a flight of stairs.

The Marvelous Thing That Came from a Spring

2016-09-13 Juvenile Nonfiction

Author : Gilbert Ford
Release : 2016-09-13
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 662/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book The Marvelous Thing That Came from a Spring written by Gilbert Ford. This book was released on 2016-09-13. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With magnificent dioramic illustrations, Gilbert Ford captures the joy, creativity, and determination behind the invention of an iconic, one-of-a-kind toy: the Slinky! One day, a spring fell from the desk of Richard James, an engineer and a dreamer. Its coils took a walk…and so did Richard’s imagination. He knew right away that he had stumbled onto something marvelous. With the help of his wife, Betty, Richard took this ordinary spring and turned it into a plaything. But it wasn’t just any old trinket—it was a Slinky, and it would become one of the most popular toys in American history.

It's Mini Slinky!

2001-07-27 Games & Activities

Author : Lou Harry
Release : 2001-07-27
Genre : Games & Activities
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 351/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis It's Mini Slinky! by : Lou Harry

Download or read book It's Mini Slinky! written by Lou Harry. This book was released on 2001-07-27. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since this magical toy debuted in 1945, Slinky has mesmerized generations of children with its simple, fluid movements. This is the official Slinky Jr., packaged with a 32page illustrated book full of fascinating facts and historical background on one of the most popular novelties in the world!

Change is Like a Slinky

2004-01-01 Business & Economics

Author : Hans Finzel
Release : 2004-01-01
Genre : Business & Economics
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 021/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Change is Like a Slinky by : Hans Finzel

Download or read book Change is Like a Slinky written by Hans Finzel. This book was released on 2004-01-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide to navigate change in today's organizational climate. Change or perish: this is a current motto for leaders in all types of organizations. But how does one adapt to such fast and furious change and effectively lead the organization through change intact and more effective? Hans Finzel provides a proven strategy in Change is Like a Slinky, exploring the six major phases in the cycle of change. As he says, 'Change is a lot like a Slinky... A slinky can be a lot of fun, but it is also completely unpredictable.' Instead of grudgingly wading through inevitable change, readers will find themselves equipped and fired up to tackle it head on.

It's Slinky

2000-05-04 Games & Activities

Author : Lou Harry
Release : 2000-05-04
Genre : Games & Activities
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 998/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis It's Slinky by : Lou Harry

Download or read book It's Slinky written by Lou Harry. This book was released on 2000-05-04. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since its debut in 1945, this magical toy has mesmerized generations of children and adults. Now you can rediscover an American pop-culture classic with this illustrated volume of Slinky history, trivia, and more. Produced in cooperation with the toy's manufacturer, IT'S SLINKY®! is packaged with a genuine, standard-size Slinky.

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