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Can you believe that the first tennis balls didnt bounce? Or that the worlds first basketball hoop was a peach crate? Get ready to learn the amazing stories behind inventions you use every day. From the Minnesota teen who invented water skis to the Missouri mechanic who came up with the idea of driving over cars with his monster pickup truck, youll find out how we got some of our favorite entertainment inventions.,
About the Author
What do you get when you combine motivational speakers with children's books? Ryan Jacobson! Ryan is a popular keynote speaker at schools, libraries, writing conferences, and other special events. His success as a presenter stems from the kids' books he writes. Ryan has been an author for more than 10 years, and he has written nearly 40 books, specializing in interactive fiction. He prides himself on telling high-interest stories for each age level - so he can talk picture books in kindergarten, ghost stories in high school, and plenty of other fun stuff in between. Ryan lives in rural Minnesota with his wife and children. For more information, visit RyanJacobsonOnline.com.
