Displaying 1 of 1 2020 Format: Book Author: O'Connor, Jim, author. Title: What is LEGO? / by Jim O'Connor ; illustrated by Ted Hammond. Publisher, Date: New York : Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2020] ©2020 Description: 108 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map ; 20 cm. 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"-- Provided by publisher. Target Audience Note: Ages 8-12 Penguin Workshop. Series: What is...? What is--? (Penguin Workshop (Firm)) Subjects: 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. Genre: Instructional and educational works. Other Author: Hammond, Ted, illustrator. Notes: "An official WhoHQ book" -- Cover. "16 pages of photos inside!" -- Cover. "This book is not authorized, licensed, or endorsed by the LEGO Group or any affiliate." -- Cover. Includes bibliographical references (page 108). Contents: 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 world. LCCN: 2019054567 ISBN: 9780593092941 0593092945 9780593092958 0593092953 Other Number: 1114214849 Tri-County Owned: 8 # Tri-County items in: 8 Place Hold Request Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Explore recommendations and reviews Map It Librarian's View Displaying 1 of 1
