02241cam a2200433 i 4500 542873268 TxAuBib 20211215120000.0 191203s2020||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2019054567 9780593092941 paperback 0593092945 paperback 9780593092958 library binding 0593092953 library binding TxAuBib rda O'Connor, Jim. What is LEGO? : WHOHQ Series / by Jim O'Connor ; illustrated by Ted Hammond. New York : Penguin Workshop, [2020] 108 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier What Was Includes bibliographical references (page 108). 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 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"-- Provided by publisher. Ages 8-12 Penguin Workshop. 20211215. Kirk Christiansen, Ole, 1891-1958 Juvenile literature. Kirk Christiansen, Ole, 1891-1958. Kirk Christiansen, Godtfred, 1920-1995 Juvenile literature. Kirk Christiansen, Godtfred, 1920-1995. LEGO koncernen (Denmark) History Juvenile literature. LEGO koncernen (Denmark) History. LEGO toys History Juvenile literature. LEGO toys History. Hammond, Ted, illustrator. What Was.