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product_id: 181131923
title: "What Is LEGO? (What Was?)"
price: "£6.26"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/181131923-what-is-lego-what-was
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region: United Kingdom
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# What Is LEGO? (What Was?)

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- **What is this?** What Is LEGO? (What Was?)
- **How much does it cost?** £6.26 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Description

Find out how these fun, stackable blocks became the most popular toys in the world. The LEGO toy company was founded in 1934 by a Danish carpenter who loved making wooden pull toys. From its humble beginnings, the company has lived up to its name--which comes from the Danish phrase meaning to always "play well"--encouraging children to use their imagination and build whatever they can dream up. In this book, author Jim O'Connor describes how a simple concept--small plastic bricks that snap together--morphed into a cultural phenomenon.

Review: Legos and What Is Books are the best! - My 5th-grade students love the What Is / Who Was books! I bought this one because my class also loves Legos. I would guess that 3/4 of my class has already read this book. As soon as one student finishes the book, another one is asking to read it.
Review: Great reads - These books are great reads and easy for those who love to read. By easy I do not mean the vocabulary but the comprehension which is keen for those learning to read. These series are fun and kids read through them pretty quick while also obtaining a load of history that age appropriate.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #28,821 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #34 in Children's Money & Saving Reference (Books) #400 in Children's Game Books (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 1,753 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Legos and What Is Books are the best!
*by K***T on January 25, 2026*

My 5th-grade students love the What Is / Who Was books! I bought this one because my class also loves Legos. I would guess that 3/4 of my class has already read this book. As soon as one student finishes the book, another one is asking to read it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great reads
*by A***E on June 20, 2024*

These books are great reads and easy for those who love to read. By easy I do not mean the vocabulary but the comprehension which is keen for those learning to read. These series are fun and kids read through them pretty quick while also obtaining a load of history that age appropriate.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent addition to the series
*by A***M on March 25, 2026*

Great edition to the "Who is...?" bookseries. This book helps kids learn about how Lego began as an initial toy idea and has grown. Easy to read! The recommended reader age send accurate.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-14*