Age Group: 9 - 12 Years

Description: Dive into LEGO's brick-tastic backstory, perfect for Who Was? fans! A humble Danish carpenter, Ole Kirk Christiansen, sparked it all with wooden toys during lean times. "LEGO" blends Danish words "leg godt"—play well. Fires forced bold shifts to plastic; son Godtfred perfected the iconic stud-and-tube brick in 1958 for endless builds. Humorous black-and-white illustrations reveal factory secrets, from molding millions daily to Duplo, Technic, movies like The Lego Movie. Trace growth from carpentry shop to global giant—patents, comebacks, LEGOLANDs. Nonfiction fun unpacks origins, designs, and dreams. Stack ideas into empires—build your future!