Explore the furthest frontiers of space and the wonders of the world – and learn to build the Universe’s most incredible sights with LEGO bricks! Take a tour of planets, stars, galaxies, and black holes far away from Earth. Discover how the Big Bang created our Universe, dock with a space station, and launch a probe to make contact with extraterrestrials! Travel the continents and look inside volcanoes, check out the world’s tallest waterfall, swim down to the ocean’s depths, and much more. See the most incredible places on our planet and beyond without leaving home! With amazing LEGO models to inspire you, what will you build first?
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About the author
Jennifer Swanson
Jennifer Swanson is a life-long LEGO bricks enthusiast. After all, what better way to learn engineering and design than by building it yourself? She even asked for – and to the delight of her and her new husband – received a LEGO set as a wedding gift! Jennifer not only grew up in a house filled with LEGO bricks, but raised three children who loved them as well. An award-winning author of multiple STEM books for kids, she is thrilled to be writing this book, which combines her love of LEGO bricks with the science of the world around her.
Arwen Hubbard
Arwen Hubbard is an ecologist and space science educator. She earned her undergraduate degrees in Resource Management and Agricultural Ecology and her Masters of Science in Space Studies – Planetary Science. She is currently working on her doctorate in STEM education. Arwen enjoys podcasting, writing, and teaching about all things science.
About the model builder
Simon Pickard
Simon Pickard has been a passionate LEGO brick artist his whole life. He can be regularly seen displaying his creations at events across the UK and sometimes internationally. He is most known for combining his passion for history with LEGO bricks. Simon lives in Somerset with his wife, five sons, and more LEGO pieces than he could ever hope to count.
Reviews from children
Our Amazing Universe is an inspiring book for all children who are interested in Lego creations and facts about our planet. I really enjoyed reading about earth’s tectonic plates and other planets in the solar system, and I have learned so much fantastic information about the Arctic and volcanoes. Did you know that if we did not have a bright, grey moon, life on earth would be very different? This fascinating book also lets children have some fun by making amazing models with Lego pieces. Our Amazing Universe is a wonderful, informative book for all children who enjoy Lego and our universe.
Evelyn (10)
Our Amazing Universe is a great book that answers more than all your questions about space. Some of the crazy questions are: “Why is there life on earth?” and “What will the cities of the future be like?”. This book also has tonnes of facts, colour illustrations and many Lego creations along the way. You will learn so much about our universe and the book also gives you a fantastic set of Lego instructions to build the cool creations.
Faris (10)
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Alternative formats
The £1/€1.50 books are also available in braille, large print & audio via Guide Dogs, Vision Ireland, RNIB and Calibre Audio. If you require one of these formats, please find out about diversity and inclusion.
