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Big Book of Animals: A LEGO Adventure in the Real World
128 pp.
| Scholastic |
February, 2017 |
TradeISBN 978-1-338-13007-2$14.99
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K-3
LEGO "minifigures" introduce animals from different habitats, including rainforests, mountains, and deserts. The cartoony toy figures give speech-bubble commentary on every page alongside photos of animals and an information-light main text; "Minifacts" boxes give fast stats and "Build it!" sidebars suggest LEGO constructions to try. There are no constructions shown, however, which may disappoint readers who came for the book's LEGO angle. Glos., ind.