That's also where the toy timeline can be found, etched with a few initial entries, such as creepy crawlers and a red remote-control convertible. But a number of things are a valuable part of peoples' collections. Visitors can have some fun scrutinizing the glassed-in exhibits. Look through the Viewmaster during the daylight to see a Sea World slide, and check out that dinosaur ruler by moving your eyes up and down to watch the prehistoric creatures start to fight one another. Taken altogether, the exhibit shows that folks from different cultures really have a lot in common.
All cultures promote the same things to play with, from boats to balls and board games.
Payne came to the same conclusion. Whether you're a kid growing up in Africa or Iowa or in Japan, you want stuff that's going to pique your curiosity and keep you involved. To contact staff writer MaryWade Burnside, call 348-1230. Write a letter to the editor . Return to Putnam County Schools Home Page.