Who Invented Home Video Games Ralph Baer

"Read about Ralph Baer and find out how he invented the first video games"--Provided by publisher.

There are few kids who don't enjoy home video games, but do they know who invented the first one? Readers learn about Ralph Baer's life and the first home video games ever made. Readers will invent their own game, too.

Profiles the life of the inventor of video games, discussing how he came up with the idea and early games he invented.

"A picture book biography of Ralph Baer, nicknamed "The Father of Videogames," which shows how a great inventor found a way to transform the early television set into a vehicle for gaming"--

We have Ralph Baer to thank for the video games people play around the world today. What were the steps Baer took that led him to his famous invention?

An engaging picture book biography based on the incredible true story of a Jewish refugee who pioneered home video games and launched a worldwide obsession. Do you ever wonder how video gaming was invented? What came before your PlayStation or Xbox? This is the story of Ralph Baer, a refugee from Nazi Germany, who used his skills--and a lot of ingenuity and persistence--to make life a little more fun. Television was new when Ralph returned from serving in World War II, but he didn't settle for watching TV. He knew it could be even more fun if you could play with it. He tinkered and tested, got help and rejected, but with perseverance and skill, he made his vision come true! This is the inspiring story of a fearless inventor who made TV video games a reality.

Profiles the life of the inventor of video games, discussing how he came up with the idea and early games he invented.