Awesome Minds: The Inventors of LEGO® Toys: An Entertaining History about the Creation of LEGO Toys. Educational and Entertaining.
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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 book is an independently authored and published biography of the family that created the LEGO construction toy and is not sponsored or endorsed by or affiliated in any way with the LEGO Group of companies, owner of the LEGO trademarks.
Why it’s great
Did you know that LEGO was invented by a carpenter? This engaging picture-book history tells how Ole Kirk Christiansen, a struggling Danish craftsman, turned scraps of wood and a desperate situation into the world's most beloved toy. Full-color illustrations bring his workshop to life, showing how creative problem-solving and quality craftsmanship can transform humble materials into something that sparks imagination worldwide.
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