Margaret Muirhead Knihy

This charming picture book biography about the inventor of the Frisbee follows the twists and turns of innovation and highlights the persistence it takes to succeed. Fred Morrison is credited with inventing this classic toy, but for centuries folks have been flipping for flying discs. Ancient Greeks flicked discs, and beginning in the 1920s, college kids at Yale University were tossing pie tins. Fred's invention quest began in 1932 after tossing a tin popcorn lid around the backyard. For more than twenty years, Fred and his wife, Lu, tried and failed to perfect a flying-disc concept. Eventually they created what we know today as the Frisbee. Fun and fact-filled, this Frisbee origin story is sure to delight sports and STEM fans alike.

This is the story of how a shy, un-noticed girl transformed herself into a strong and seemingly ageless woman; an inspiration to everyone she meets. Margaret Muirhead's memoir lets you share her journey through different times and places, from early twentieth century Adelaide to pre-independence Papua New Guinea; from Canberra in the time of Whitlam to Darwin in the time of Tracy; from motherhood to management; from dirty nappies to dinner with the Queen. Join her as she re-traces her steps through the winding paths of a rich and fascinating life!