LEGO Heroes
eBook - ePub

LEGO Heroes

LEGOĀ® Builders Changing Our World—One Brick at a Time

  1. 112 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

LEGO Heroes

LEGOĀ® Builders Changing Our World—One Brick at a Time

About this book

LEGO® Heroes is a collection of twelve remarkable​ stories featuring everyday heroes using the LEGO® system in innovative ways to solve global challenges.

Meet twelve visionary builders from around the globe who have turned LEGO® play into life-altering innovations through immense curiosity, creativity, passion, and a handful of LEGO bricks. From a wheelchair for an injured turtle to customized prosthetic arms to lab research for coral reef preservation, each chapter showcases individuals of all ages and backgrounds who have applied the LEGO System in Play to solve some of life’s greatest challenges in the fields of technology, sustainability, education, and more. With inspiring messages of imagination and problem-solving through play, readers will be moved by this heartwarming celebration of people who are changing the world . . . one brick at a time.

LEGO, the LEGO logo, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2023 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.

MORE THAN A TOY: LEGO® Heroes takes a new and unique look at the worlds’ most beloved toy. These innovators of all ages are finding real-world applications for LEGO bricks to make the world a better place.

GREAT GIFT FOR AFOLs: Adult-fans-of-LEGO® will love this fascinating collection of stories about their favorite pastime. With interesting tidbits and moving takeaways, this book will inspire LEGO® fans to use their building knowledge in a new, life-changing way.

BELOVED BRAND: For decades, the LEGO® brand has inspired billions of people to stretch the limits of their imaginations. This book captures the long-standing boundless imagination, creativity, innovation, and care at the heart of the LEGO® brand.

Perfect for:
  • Ages 12+
  • Adult fans of LEGO
  • Gift givers
  • Engineers
  • Creatives
  • Architects
  • Activists

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Information

Year
2023
eBook ISBN
9781797222950
Print ISBN
9781452182339

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Foreword
  6. Introduction
  7. Chapter 01. The Future of Prosthetics: Carlos Arturo Torres’s Customizable System
  8. Chapter 02. LEGOĀ® Replay: Giving LEGOĀ® Bricks a Second Life
  9. Chapter 03. Urban Art: Jan Vormann on Making a More Colorful World
  10. Chapter 04. LEGOĀ® Braille Bricks:
  11. Chapter 05. A Turtle in Need:
  12. Chapter 06. Making Microtonal Music:
  13. Chapter 07. Building by Touch and Sound:
  14. Chapter 08. Ramps with Color:
  15. Chapter 09. Art for All:
  16. Chapter 10. Play Included:
  17. Chapter 11. Restoring Coral Reefs:
  18. Chapter 12. Seniors Who Build:
  19. Acknowledgments
  20. About the Author