Many toys were different in the past. Let’s look at what they were like 100 years ago. This may be when your great-great-grandparents were alive. Image caption, A bedroom with toys from 100 years ago.

Children were in awe of their toys 100 years ago. It was a time of colorful simplicity. Toys didn’t need batteries, flashing lights, electronics or a wall outlet to grab a child’s attention. Instead, ...