Includes bibliographical references and index.

Billions of bricks -- A Danish carpenter -- Almonds and yo-yos -- A family business -- The power of plastics -- The automatic binding block -- The idea that changed everything -- A system -- Clutch power -- Thank you, Ole Kirk! -- Rolling forward -- Legoland -- A new generation -- Billions of hours.

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.