The Inventors of LEGO® Toys [Hardcover]

Everyone has played with LEGO® toys, but not many people know who is behind this awesome invention. This fun and engaging book tells the story of how a Danish carpenter and his family turned a desperate situation into the most popular toy in history. With full-color illustrations and lively text, and chock-full of interesting facts, Awesome Minds: The Inventors of LEGO® Toys is the perfect read for those with creative spirits and curious minds.

This book is an independently authored and published biography of the family that created the LEGO® construction toy and is not sponsored or endorsed by or affiliated in any way with the LEGO Group of companies, owner of the LEGO® trademarks.

Lexile Level: 970L
Guided Reading Level: R4

The story of Ole Kirk and the LEGO company origins hasn’t ever been told with such charm and accessibility as this new book by duopress. . . . The smart writing and wealth of information makes this a very charming book. I’m going to add this to the BrickNerd library. It’s that good. I give it 5 out of 5 Nerdlys. —Tommy Williamson, LEGO® artist and founder of BrickNerd (bricknerd.com)

This book could be the building block for the next great toy inventor. —Ed Sobey, Ph.D., Founder of the National Toy Hall of Fame

Awesome Minds: The Inventors of LEGO® Toysis colorful and engaging, just like LEGO® bricks themselves. Over the course of 48 pages, the book deftly mixes words and a whole host of interesting visuals to tell the origin story of the Danish company behind the iconic toy. Knowing the backstory behind the toy makes you appreciate it in a whole new way. —Todd Coopee, author ofLight Bulb Baking: A History of the Easy-Bake Ovenand Toy Historian

The Inventors of LEGO® Toysis a must read for your child.” —Bruce Pascal, author ofHot Wheels Prototypes

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