Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids Brick City - London 1 (Hardcover)

Containing 20 unofficial quick-build LEGO] projects, each book in the Brick City series is packed with secrets, stories, and insights that bring each city and its familiar landmarks to life in an exciting and brick-tastic way. Full color.

It's London--but not as you know it. This unofficial guide helps LEGO(R) fans of all ages discover the Houses of Parliament, Tower of London, Covent Garden, and 17 more landmarks recreated in amazing detail by top brick artists from around the world. Then make your own with 20 quick-build projects that include an Underground train, a red bus, and fish & chips.

For adults and children aged 8 and up, Brick City - London is a fun and colorful introduction to England's capital, packed with secrets, stories and insights that bring the city to life in an exciting and brick-tastic way.

Model reconstructions include:

• London Eye & County Hall
• Westminster Abbey
• Battersea Power Station
• St Paul's Cathedral
• The Globe Theatre
• Tate Modern

Buildable projects include:

• British Museum
• 10 Downing Street door
• Buckingham Palace
• Tennis racket and ball
• Canal boat
• Crown jewels

Also available: Brick City - New York, Brick City - Paris

About Lonely Planet Kids: Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority - published its first book in 2011. Our global team of experts combine astonishing facts, engaging visuals, and just the right touch of fun to create books that ignite curiosity about topics including culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space, and more. We want to encourage the next generation of global citizens to make every day an adventure, whether they're at home, in school, or on their travels. Come explore!