What Is LEGO? (What Was?)

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.  Age Range: 8 - 12 years Paperback: 112 pages Publisher: Penguin Workshop (May 5, 2020) ISBN-13: 978-0593092941