From an Idea to Lego

Written by Lowey Bundy Sichol · Illustrated by C.S. Jennings

Part of the From an Idea to series

Uncover LEGO's journey from a carpenter's idea to a global toy empire.

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128 pages· 8,860 words· Est. 1 hour read· 1070L

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the fascinating journey of LEGO, from Ole Kirk Christiansen's humble carpentry shop to a global toy phenomenon. Discover the secrets behind the iconic bricks, the origin of the name, and the innovative ventures that transformed a simple idea into a multi-platform empire. What challenges did they overcome, and how did they revolutionize play? Dive into this illustrated tale of creativity and perseverance.

From the publisher

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 &amp; 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 illustrated nonfiction book!Find out the origin the name “LEGO.” (Hint: it combines two Danish words)See how LEGO grew from a carpentry shop to a multi-platform toy company.Discover how LEGO bricks are made and how they came up with their design.

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