Synopsis
Presents a wealth of yo-yo tricks, from basic tricks to difficult two-handed tricks, and features an introduction to yo-yos, yo-yo safety, and a history of the yo-yo.
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Reviews
Grade 3-7-Beginning with a history of the toy, the author then discusses types of yo-yos and the basic physics involved in the mechanism. Preliminary information includes adjusting the string, tying the loop, and winding and replacing the string. An important section discusses safety, and warnings appear throughout the text. The remainder of the book describes tricks for fun and competition, divided into various levels of expertise: basic, intermediate, advanced, and tricks with two yo-yos. Each one is clearly described with numbered steps and pen-and-ink illustrations depicting both boys and girls. The table of contents has a detailed list of the tricks. Although the book is well written and descriptive, Shar Levine and Bob Bowden's Awesome Yo-Yo Tricks (Sterling, 2000) will be more appealing to children. It introduces most of the same tricks, but in fewer steps, and it makes extensive use of full-color photos. It also gives a clearer picture of the inside of yo-yos and includes an index. Roper's book would make a good additional purchase where more books on this topic are in demand.
Lynda Ritterman, Atco Elementary School, Waterford, NJ
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