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Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The LEGO toy company was founded in 1934 by a Danish carpenter who loved making wooden pull toys. From its humble beginnings, the company has lived up to its name--which comes from the Danish phrase meaning to always "play well"--encouraging children to use their imagination and build whatever they can dream up. In this book, author Jim O'Connor describes how a simple concept--small plastic bricks that snap together--morphed into a cultural phenomenon"--...
Author
Series
Publisher
Duo Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Everyone has played with LEGO; toys, but not many people know who is behind this awesome invention. This fun and engaging book tells the story of how a Danish carpenter and his family turned a desperate situation into the most popular toy in history. With full-color illustrations and lively text, and chock-full of interesting facts, Awesome Minds: The Inventors of LEGO; Toys is the perfect read for those with creative spirits and curious minds. This...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Discover a treasure trove of iconic LEGO sets, minifigures, accessories, and more. Showcases popular vintage and rarer sets through to the 90th-anniversary sets and beyond. Illustrated timelines bring LEGO history to life like never before, with highly detailed double-page features of iconic sets. Captions on each timeline provide context and take fans deep into the history of LEGO"--
