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Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
108 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations; 20 cm
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
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
Updated edition
Physical Desc
255 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
"The ultimate visual history, packed with fantastic photographs and profiles of more than 2,000 minifigures and other LEGO characters ... facts and statistics about villains and heroes ... and much, much more."--Page 4 of cover.
4) LEGO
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about Lego. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2013
Physical Desc
255 pages : col. ill. ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The ultimate visual history, packed with fantastic photographs and profiles of more than 2,000 minifigures and other LEGO characters, ... facts and statistics about villains and heroes, ... and much, much more."--P. [4] of cover.
Author
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
96 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
For over 30 years, the LEGO minifigures have make is possible for children to populate their LEGO worlds with a diverse cast of characters. Learn fascinating facts, learn how minifigures are made, and see fans' customized minifigures.
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the manufacturers of LEGO, the Kristiansen Family. Follow the family's story from Denmark where Ole Kirk Christiansen began making wooden toys in his Billund Carpentry Shop and Lumberyard to the company's evolution to the LEGO company. Christiansen and his sons Godtfred, Karl, and Gerhardt purchase a machine that makes plastic toys, and create the LEGO brick, and his grandson Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen...
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
28 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
Find hidden toys, pirates, ghosts and more in fantastic scenes based on classic LEGO® playsets. This full-color hardcover activity book will entertain LEGO® fans ages 6 to 8 as they pour over the highly detailed scenes! With its focus on the iconic toy's history, this book will make a great gift for LEGO® fans and collectors of all ages.
Author
Publisher
Crown Business
Pub. Date
c2013.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xii, 305 pages, [8] unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, charts, color portraits, photographs (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Brick by Brick takes you inside the LEGO you've never seen. By following the teams that are inventing some of the world's best-loved toys, it spotlights the company's disciplined approach to harnessing creativity and recounts one of the most remarkable business transformations in recent memory.
Author
Publisher
Mariner Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
xi, 418 pages : illustrations, genealogical table ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"The extraordinary inside story of the LEGO company--producer of the most beloved and popular toy on the planet--based on unprecedented access to the founding family that still owns the company, chronicling the brand's improbable journey to become the empire that it is today"--
11) The LEGO book
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
2 v. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Formats
Description
The LEGO book: Discover the LEGO bricks that have enthralled millions ; Find out how LEGO bricks are made ; Explore LEGO Star Wars, LEGO Indiana Jones, LEGO Batman, LEGO Harry Potter, and more ; Learn the secrets of LEGO Master Builders, LEGO Clubs, competitions, and LEGO education ; Dive into digital designs, films, games, clubs, and lifestyle ; Marvel at astonishing LEGO Fan creations ; View fabulous LEGO art.
Standing Small: The Prototypes ; How...
Author
Series
Publisher
Duo Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
45 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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
Series
From an idea to volume 3
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
116 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
For fans of the successful Who Was series, From an Idea to Lego is a behind-the-bricks look into the world's famous toy company, with humorous black & white illustrations throughout. Today, LEGO is one of the biggest toy companies in the world, but a long time ago, a Danish carpenter, Ole Kirk Christiansen, started with just an idea. Find out more about LEGO's origins, those famous bricks, and their other inventive toys and movie ventures in this...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing/Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
239 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Can you believe that a wooden duck was one of the LEGO Group's first toys? Or that 68,000 LEGO pieces are created every minute? Did you know that the evil Overlord is the only NINJAGO® Minifigure to wear a skirt? Or that you'll find a LEGO croissant piece inside 44 LEGO sets? This book is crammed full of fun and fascinating trivia for LEGO fans of every age. From minuscule Minifigure mugs to the largest LEGOLAND® model, it covers all the places,...
Author
Publisher
Dark Horse Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
200 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 32 cm
Language
English
Description
"An oversized full-color hardcover volume exploring the birth and early life of LEGO® Space-the iconic toy line that inspired imagination and exploration the world over! LEGO toys have sparked creativity and joy for generations, delighting families with each and every new connection. Now, LEGO Space Volume 1 explores the latter half of the twentieth century through the lens of LEGO Space-illuminating the brand's own history alongside the popular...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
207 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Meet the most sought-after LEGO minifigures of all time, I love that minifigure brings together 200 of the coolest, rarest and most collectable minifigures. Your indispensable guide to the LEGO world's unique characters. Whether you want to check your collection or read-up on all your favourite LEGO minifigures, covers more than 35 years of LEGO history, and comes with its own new and exclusive LEGO minifigure for your collection. Find out the key...
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
143 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"A beautiful visual celebration of the iconic LEGO® minifigure -- its history, evolution, and status as a cultural icon. The LEGO® minifigure is one of the most recognizable and collectible toys on the planet. Over the span of 40 years it has evolved from a simple yellow figurine to a global pop culture icon. This landmark volume celebrates the colorful history, evolving design, and lasting impact of the one and only LEGO minifigure. Driven by compelling...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
This American edition.
Physical Desc
239 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"An updated edition of the must-have guide to trivia about the LEGO world, featuring the latest facts and images. Find out everything you ever wanted to know about bricks and minifigures with stacks of LEGO facts! Did you know that 68,000 LEGO pieces are created every minute? Or that The LEGO Group is one of the biggest manufacturers of tires in the world? This must-have guide for LEGO fans of every age is crammed full of fascinating LEGO trivia....
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