Megan H. Rothrock

We cannot keep this book on the shelf in our library- or any Lego book for that matter, but this one, which specializes in spaceships, pirate, dragons and mythical creatures is especially popular with boys and girls. I've bought a few of them for my 5th grade son and he'll sit for hours pouring over the directions and creating a fantastic model from step by step directions in the book (now I have proof he can follow directions!) or, getting an idea from the book and then building off that idea. The illustrations provide heavy text support and a little background on how Lego came to be the conglomerate that it is today is included.… (mehr)

I recently had an opportunity to delve into some incredibly fun Lego guidebooks-- and this one is easily my favorite.

I've always wished I could look at a pile of LEGOs and see all of the creative opportunities, but honestly I need some guideposts. This book is a colorful, imaginative introduction to some very buildable, very creative projects. Each is approachable, not overly complicated-- but they're still projects I wouldn't have dreamed up by myself. A great place to start.

I recommend this for LEGO fans of any age, especially those like me who love the sets, but need a little more hand-holding when it comes to free builds. Great for kids, but fun for adults (like me!) as well.… (mehr)