What is LEGO? /
by O'Connor, Jim [author.]; Hammond, Ted [illustrator.].
Type:
BookSeries: Who HQ.Publisher: New York: Penguin Workshop; [2020]Edition: Paperback.Description: 108 pages, [16] pages of plates : illustrations ; 19 cm.ISBN: 9780593092941.Subject(s): Kirk Christiansen, Ole, 1891-1958 -- Juvenile literature | Kirk Christiansen, Godtfred, 1920-1995 -- Juvenile literature | LEGO koncernen (Denmark) -- History -- Juvenile literature | LEGO toys -- History -- Juvenile literature
Contents:
Summary: "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"--
What is LEGO? -- A toy maker -- Plastic -- LEGO takes off! -- How are LEGO bricks made? -- Branching out -- LEGO's little people -- Good times/Tough times -- A new leader -- Designing LEGO sets -- LEGO around the wolorld.
| Item type | Location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Book | NF 688.725 O (Browse shelf) | Available | S172875555 |
Total holds: 0
Includes bibliographical references (page 108).
What is LEGO? -- A toy maker -- Plastic -- LEGO takes off! -- How are LEGO bricks made? -- Branching out -- LEGO's little people -- Good times/Tough times -- A new leader -- Designing LEGO sets -- LEGO around the wolorld.
"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"--
Ages 8-12, 900L Penguin Workshop, Lexile