Remote-Controlled Toys
Where did remote-controlled toys start?
Weapons of war
Who created Raggedy Ann?
John Gruelle
What are the different types of toy soldiers?
clay gladiators, wooden puppets, lead soldiers, GI Joe, action figures
What was Twister's original name?
Pretzel
Where did Parcheesi originate?
India
What were some different types of remote-controlled toys?
airplanes, boats, cars, tanks
Where did Marcella find the original Raggedy Ann doll?
In her grandmother's attic
How did the Dacian army scare the Roman army to retreat?
Using life-sized soldiers
How did Twister become an overnight success?
Why was it named Pachisi?
Pachisi means 25 in Hindi which is the highest possible throw made by the dice.
What text features were used in this chapter?
Illustrations (pictures) and Labels
What is included on every Raggedy Ann?
A heart that says "I Love You"
What are toy soldiers made of today?
What was the cause of Guyer creating the game Twister?
He had to come up with a way to advertise shoe polish.
What were used as tokens?
spoons, colorful rocks, small toys, people
What is the relating factor between tops being used as a war cry and remote-controlled cars being used as a weapon of war?
Both were used in war.
What was the main idea of the chapter of Raggedy Ann?
Raggedy Ann was created to honor Gruelle's daughter, Marcella.
What were edible toy soldiers made of?
Sugar, chocolate, flour paste
Why did the stores not know how to advertise the game?
It was popular with both adults and children.
How do you win Parcheesi?
What are other familiar remote-controlled devices?
Garage door opener, television, DVD player
What else did Gruelle create with the doll?
Stories/books about Raggedy Ann's adventures
Who collects toy soldiers?
Mostly adults
How is Twister similar to Parcheesi?
What materials are needed to play Parcheesi?
board, dice, tokens