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Maker Comics: Build a Robot!
SKU
083612
ISBN
9781250152169
Grade 4-9
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Charlotte Mason
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Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
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Description
With actual instructions to make several simple robotic machines, and a very silly storyline about a toaster (not really a toaster, but don’t tell him I said that – he scares me), this book is very engaging! It’s a hilarious read, but the “toaster” does get a bit rowdy in his attitude toward humans. ~Sara
Publisher's Description of Maker Comics: Build a Robot!
The family toaster is preparing to take over the world with an army of evil robots, but he needs your help to build them! Several obstacles lie in his path: your homework, a pesky little sister, and even a dastardly kitty cat. Just follow his instructions to build a series of robots, and world domination is within reach!
With Maker Comics: Build a Robot! written by Colleen AF Venable, featuring illustrations from Kathryn Hudson, you can create a bunch of (non-evil) robots of your very own! All you need are a few everyday items you can find lying around the house and some simple components you can order online. With the easy instructions in this book and you can build a robot that can move on its own, sound an alarm, and even use a sensor to respond to the outside world!
Category Description for Maker Comics
Kids will be able to learn many new skills through the projects and activities included in the Maker Comics series. This series covers a wide range of topics that students can enjoy exploring and learning more about. Each comic also features a new set of characters with an interesting story to accompany the projects contained throughout the book. The different activities in Maker Comics go right along with the characters and story, making it a very cohesive and easy read. This provides a more entertaining aspect for the reader that cannot be found in other DIY instructional books. The overall format and layout of these books make it a great series where a students can expand their interests and learn valuable skills.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | First Second Press |
| Grades: | 4-9 |
| ISBN: | 9781250152169 |
| Length in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 6 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.3125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.55 |
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