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Brick by Brick Builds: Books for Young Builders

Love building with LEGO, Minecraft, or Roblox? These books are perfect for creative kids who like to build, design, and explore! From blocky adventures to real-life inspiration, this list is full of fun reads that spark the imagination. Enjoy these suggestions? Looking for a new book to read? Book Match is a book recommendation program offered through AC Library. Check out the website at the top of the list to go to the Book Match page.

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  • "This book is bursting with more than 50 smart ideas to streamline your life and accessorize your space. From a speaker that amplifies your phone, a weekly planner made of LEGO bricks, and a catapult that flings paper into the wastepaper basket,…
    Book, 2021New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2021 — J688.725 MARCH
  • Amazing Brick Mosaics

    Fantastic Projects to Build With Lego Blocks You Already Use

    Brack, Amanda,
    "Every LEGO-loving kid has at least one huge bin of bricks the sets are built, dismantled, and typically never built again and this book gives them dozens of ways to reuse them in fun projects that range from easy to challenging."
    Book, 2018New York : Castle Point Books, 2018 — J751.48 BRACK
  • "The strange, the spooky, and the silly--all of your favourite LEGO® minifigures are here. Go back in time with retro minifigures from the LEGO archives. Meet new characters from fun LEGO themes, including LEGO® NINJAGO®, LEGO® City, and LEGO®…
    Book, 2020New York : DK Publishing, 2020 — J688.725 DOLAN
  • Planets

    a LEGO Adventure in the Real World

    Arlon, Penelope,
    "Blast off with the LEGO(R) minifigures through our solar system and beyond! See incredible stars and planets and find out the latest space facts--from water on Mars to Planet X. The LEGO minifigures put the fun into facts. You'll find great LEGO…
    Book, 2016New York : Scholastic, 2016 — J523.4 ARLON
  • "Tour the LEGO Star Wars galaxy in this fully updated edition! Discover every detail of best-loved sets and vehicles including the Mos Eisley Cantina and the Millennium Falcon. Find out about your favorite LEGO Star Wars minifigures-from Rey and…
    Book, 2024New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2024 — J688.725 BEECROFT
  • "A compilation of small projects to build with LEGO Technic parts, including gears, motors, gadgets, and other moving elements. Contains step-by-step building instructions for rack-and-pinion steering systems, sliding doors, grasping claws, and…
    Book, 2016San Francisco, CA : No Starch Press, [2016] — J621.8 ISOGAWA
  • "Now kids can combine a love for LEGO with learning STEAM topics (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) in this awesomely fun activity book! Industrious minds will love learning to build a bunch of different stuff with these 20…
    Book, 2018Lake Forest, California : Walter Foster Jr., [2018] — J688.725 SANCHEZ
  • "Discover how to build your dream LEGO houses--with tips and techniques from expert LEGO builders. Create 30 incredible LEGO homes. Build a beautiful thatched cottage, make a cool treehouse, create a fantasy home with a slide, spook your friends…
    Book, 2021New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2021 — J688.725 DOLAN
  • "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…
    Book, 2020New York : Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2020] — J688.725 O'CONNOR
  • "Discover everything there is to know about the newest blockbuster games, the latest updates and more in the 100% Unofficial Roblox Annual 2025. As well as guides to the biggest and best new games, there are also tips on how to start making your own…
    Book, 2024London : 100% Unofficial, a part of Farshore, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublsihers, 2024 — J794.85 ONE HUNDRED
  • The Ultimate Roblox Book, An Unofficial Guide

    Learn How to Build Your Own Worlds, Customize Your Games, and So Much More!

    Jagneaux, David,
    "Build and create your own Roblox world with this easy and fun guide! Roblox, the largest user-generated online gaming platform that allows users to create and share their own game worlds and gaming creations, has taken the digital world by storm.…
    Book, 2018New York : Adams Media, 2018 — 794.8 JAGNEAUX
  • "It's time for adventure! Discover all there is to know about every mob in Minecraft in the official Mobspotter's Encyclopedia: The Ultimate Guide to the Mobs of Minecraft. You'll meet seven expert guides, who are full of stories of their fun…
    Book, 2023New York : Random House Worlds, [2023] — J794.85 STONE
  • Minecraft Mega Bite-size Builds

    Over 20 Incredible Mini-projects

    "Learn how to design, build and customize 20 new and exciting Minecraft mini-projects using instructions that break the builds into manageable pieces, in a book written in partnership with the experts at game-creator Mojang"
    Book, 2024New York : Random House Worlds, [2024] — J794.85 MINECRAFT
  • Minecraft Beginner's Guide

    Start Your Survival and Creative Journeys

    "Helps newbies become immersed in Minecraft, a sandbox game set in a blocky, three-dimensional world, whether it be in Survival or Creative mode, by joining book guides Mis Hap, Sir Vival and Bill Ding on an adventure through the Overworld "
    Book, 2024New York : Random House Worlds, [2024] — J794.85 MINECRAFT
  • "Are you ready to take your Minecraft survival skills to another level? However you love playing, this book is packed with challenges that will improve your ability and inspire fun new ways to enjoy the world of Minecraft, on your own or with…
    Book, 2025New York, NY : Random House Worlds, 2025 — J794.85 STONE
  • The World of Minecraft

    a Visual History of the Global Phenomenon

    Evans-Thirlwell, Edwin,
    "The World of Minecraft is the definitive account of the game's history, combining exclusive interviews from the Mojang studio and recollections from long-standing members of the gaming community"
    Book, 2024New York : Random House Worlds, an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, [2024] — J794.8509 EVANS-THIRLWELL