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What Is Lego? - (What Was?) by Jim O'Connor & Who Hq (Paperback)

Name: What Is Lego? - (What Was?) by Jim O'Connor & Who Hq (Paperback)
Brand: Penguin Workshop
SKU: 88904778
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Find out how these fun, stackable blocks became the most popular toys in the world.
8-12 Years
7.5" x 5.3" Paperback
112 Pages
Juvenile Nonfiction, Toys, Dolls & Puppets
Series Name: What Was?

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About the Book

"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"--

Book Synopsis

Find out how these fun, stackable blocks became the most popular toys in the world.

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.

About the Author

Jim O'Connor has written several books for Who HQ, including What Is Rock and Roll?, What Was Pompeii?, What Was the Battle of Gettysburg?, and What Were the Twin Towers? He lives in New York City.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.5 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)

Weight: .35 Pounds

Suggested Age: 8-12 Years

Number of Pages: 112

Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction

Sub-Genre: Toys, Dolls & Puppets

Series Title: What Was?

Publisher: Penguin Workshop

Format: Paperback

Author: Jim O'Connor & Who Hq

Language: English

Street Date: May 5, 2020

TCIN: 88904778

UPC: 9780593092941

Item Number (DPCI): 247-54-9996

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.4 inches length x 5.3 inches width x 7.5 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.35 pounds

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