Having grown up in the 1950s and 1960s I, like all little boys of my age at that time, loved playing war and soldier.
We’d dress up in our ‘military’ regalia which consisted mainly of blue jeans and long sleeve shirts. A few of us had some old World War II and Korean War castoffs from family or neighbors. Most of which consisted of helmets, jackets and ammo belts (empty of course).
During Christmas or a birthday our parents would buy us toy rifles, handguns and grenades. Those kids who didn’t have such items used sticks and whatever else looked vaguely like military hardware.
We’d play war for hours, only coming in when it got dark or our moms called us for dinner.
By far our most important war weapons were our rifles. Some shot plastic bullets but most just fired caps.
We didn’t know that the majority of the toy rifles were fashioned after the famous M1 Garand Rifle that played such an important part in the U.S. military during WWII, Korea and up until the 1970s. Some are still in use today in modified versions.
Author Jean Huon and Schiffer Publishing present The M1 Girand A Classic Guns Of The World Series edition that is packed with color photos, historical reference and information about the M1 Girand, Variants, Markings, Ammunition and Accessories.
What a fun book to look at. I sense my 10 year old self getting excited-especially by the color photos of all the military regalia. It’s a kid’s dream come true.
If you are a military history buff or just a kid at heart this is a great book that is chocked full of fascinating information and photos.
Referencing back to my childhood: it was an exciting time as it pertained to aviation, especially here in the United States.
Advancements in aircraft, broken speed records, daring exploits, futuristic aircraft designs and excitement of seeing it all boggled the mind.
In North American Aviation In The Jet Age The California Years 1945-1997, author John Fredrickson invites readers to accompany him as he explores the history, advancements, the people, places and aircraft from jet fighters to spacecraft that fascinated the American public for over 40 years.
The book is brimming full with archival photos, charts, statistical information, historical facts and examinations of the people involved in this epic era of planes, people and places in the Jet Age.
What kid doesn’t like robots? Big or small, good or bad, clunky or streamline, robots have fascinated kids and adults alike in film, on TV, in books, periodicals and toys.
In Super Robot, by Arnaud Roi, kids get to make their own 2-foot high paper robot.
Perforated pages allow kids to pop out parts, follow instructions and before they know it-presto! -they have a large paper toy.
I know my grandson is going to enjoy putting it together (with my help) and proudly displaying in his bedroom.
It’s a colorful and fun way to make a mechanical man kids of all ages will enjoy.
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