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Erno Rubik

by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

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Ernő Rubik: curiosity, design, and the cube

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  • Series recognition

    New York Times bestselling series

    The metadata describes Little People, BIG DREAMS as a New York Times bestselling series; it does not state that ...

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Ernő Rubik: curiosity, design, and the cube

This illustrated biography traces Rubik’s path from a childhood interest in colors, shapes, and geometry to his work as an architecture student and teacher. The cube began as a teaching tool: Rubik wanted to help students understand movement and changing forms. The account then follows its development into a widely sold puzzle. Extra material at the back includes a biographical timeline with historical photographs and a profile of Rubik’s life, adding context beyond the main story. Curiosity, practical design, teaching, and persistence are woven into the story of how an educational idea became a familiar toy.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children interested in inventors, design, architecture, or puzzles.
  • Beginning readers exploring biographies of influential figures.
  • Families looking for an illustrated nonfiction title with additional biographical material.

Themes

Curiosity and creativityDesign and geometryTeaching and learningPerseverance and innovation

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Book overview

Discover the fascinating story of Ernő Rubik, the inventor of the world-famous Rubik's Cube, and master of creativity and problem-solving!

Ernő Rubik was born in Budapest in Hungary in 1944. His mother was a poet and his father a flight engineer, and as a child Ernő loved colors and shapes, design, and geometry. He went to art school but soon realized he wanted to make things that not only looked good but that served a purpose. Erno studied architecture and discovered a passion for teaching--he and his students worked together building things and testing ideas in his studio.

Determined to build something that would help his students understand how things move and change shape, Ernő started work on the cube that would make him famous in 1974. It took a lot of time and patience to build, but his ingenuity and perseverance paid off. Ernő's students both loved and hated the puzzle, finding it hugely addictive, so Ernő took it to a games company. And the rest, as they say, is history...

A global sensation, the cube soon captivated the world; over 350 million Rubik's cubes have been sold, making it one of the bestselling toys in history. Erno's success story celebrates the power of curiosity and innovation, showing children that even small ideas can have a big impact.

This inspiring book features vibrant illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the artist's life.

Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.

This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.

Select praise for the New York Times Bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series:

"...cute and quirky..."--USA Today, in praise of Dolly Parton
"...address[es] not only setbacks but also their strength to persevere and reach their goals."--Buzzfeed, in praise of RuPaul
"...introduc[es] kids to important figures in Latinx history."--Good Housekeeping, in praise of Frida Kahlo
"...[an] extraordinary series..."--TheEverymom, in praise of Mindy Kaling
"...a fabulous way to teach little ones about the extraordinary lives of influential people..."--Town & Country, in praise of Vincent Van Gogh
"...handled in an age appropriate way..."--Parents.com, in praise of Amanda Gorman
"...particularly great for this age..."--NY Magazine, in praise of Prince
"...encourages kids to dream big to 'achieve incredible things.'"--Rolling Stone, in praise of Kamala Harris

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