Bibliograph

What is LEGO?, by Jim O'Connor ; illustrated by Ted Hammond

Type

Label

What is LEGO?, by Jim O'Connor ; illustrated by Ted Hammond

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Ages 8-12, Penguin Workshop

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

What is LEGO?

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1114214849

Responsibility statement

by Jim O'Connor ; illustrated by Ted Hammond

Series statement

What was?

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

Table Of 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 wolorld

Target audience

juvenile

Classification