Cool Cars and Trucks

by Sean Kenney, Sean Kenney (Illustrator)

Overview

Attention young LEGO brick builders: Whether you'd like to build an SUV, an excavator, a tanker truck, or a race car, this hands-on book will show you how. You can create street scenes such as a construction site, a fire rescue, or even a family on moving day.

Children of all ages will let their imaginations run wild as they learn that there are no limits to what can be created with LEGO. And easy-to-follow instructions are included for several of the models!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780805087611
Publisher:	Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Publication date:	09/01/2009
Series:	Sean Kenney's Cool Creations Series
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	1,116,862
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Sean Kenney, author of Cool Robots, likes to prove you can build anything with LEGO bricks. He makes sculptures and models out of LEGO at his studio in New York City, and his work has inspired kids to create great things themselves. He is recognized as one of the premier LEGO brick builders in the world.

Editorial Reviews

Children who love cars, trucks, and LEGO blocks will find plenty to enjoy in this colorful book…. This visually engaging book will attract little ones interested mainly in looking at cars and trucks, as well as older kids, who may actually follow the directions and build some of the projects.” —Booklist

From the Publisher

Gr 1–5—Crisp color photographs and diagrams show how to construct various vehicles with Lego blocks, including pocket-size cars and variations on an SUV. Some of the diagrams are confusing, but children with plenty of experience working with Legos should be able to follow the steps. Unfortunately, readers must scan the directions to identify needed pieces; there's no supply list at the beginning of each project. The text is limited. For example, a spread labeled "Taxis of all sizes" says, "If you don't have enough LEGO pieces to build a big car, try making the same car in a smaller size." The book is much narrower in focus than The Ultimate Lego Book (DK, 1999).—Lynn K. Vanca, Akron-Summit County Public Library, Richfield, OH

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