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- Author:
- Erin Hagar
- Illustrator:
- Paige Garrison
- Description:
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.
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Inventions and Inventors
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$19.95This monthly handbook contains the following features:
- 6 activities: two each in reading, writing, and math
- A note about the theme and the skills it builds
- Picture book suggestions
- Skill-specific information for the teaching adult
- A planning box for each activity
- Note pages for planning and reflection
While each Quill offers a "Staff Picks" book list (see books below), you are free to use any books related to the theme from your collection or library when you enjoy these activities with your children.
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