Robot Repairs

STEAM Stories

by Jonathan Litton, Magali Mansilla (Illustrator)

Max and Suzy discover an old robot and set out to try and bring it back to life. Can they use their technological know-how to put it back together again?

This STEAM story introduces the concepts of electricity, motors, and tools.

Genres: Picture Books, Stem, Science, Childrens, Robots

24 pages, Hardcover

Published September 20, 2018

Reviews

[Etienne · Rating 1 out of 5]

The art isn't really good. The story is not only very poor but so unrealistic in many way even for kid's book. And the «technology» part is very light and too subtle to be understand by kids without further explanation. Sad, but it fail it purpose!

[Claire Lyons · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a lovely and beautifully illustrated story of children trying to repair a broken robot. They work out many things on their own, but also take guidance and support from an adult. There is a strong sense of achievement and teamwork, as well as the STEM outcomes. It's a very well written and thoughtful book.

[Paul Franco · Rating 4 out of 5]

In what looks to be a series of 5 books based on the STEAM acronym, this one features the letter T for technology, in the form of robots and their care and feeding.
The robot on the cover looks hilarious!
Great name for a teacher: Miss Eureka. I liked both her look and her personality.
Told pretty simplistically, but with enough fluff to teach kids about technology, especially tools.
Simply drawn, but the better for it. More info on the procedures of each page at the end.

[sweet orange books · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great book to introduce kids to technology and show them how to use tools, batteries and a little bit of extra help from adults. I loved that there was a girl and a boy working together cooperatively, and that they were both resourceful, actively building, and problem solving. Some extra humor and beautiful illustrations make this book a 5 stars.

Read and reviewed: 2018-12-03

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I am a big fan of these STEAM Stories books. They always have great pictures and help children think through problem solving.

[Fatima Seraj Alam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Steam based book where two friends solve a problem systematically. This one was technology based and I would love to read other books in the series to my little one. Fantastic addition to a young one’s library.

[Miss Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Two children work hard and problem solve how to put a robot back together. Nice. Elementary and up

[Nicola · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked the book and Miss 5 enjoyed it. We read it as part of a larger unit on robotics, space travel, and NASA. I liked that the book has both genders, involves team work, has simple problem solving, and provides a simple look at some concepts like circuit boards, power sources, tools.

Miss 5 and I like to explore different books and authors at the library, sometimes around particular topics or themes. We try to get different ones out every week or so; it's fun for both of us to have the variety and to look at a mix of new & favourite authors.

[Isa Rive · Rating 1 out of 5]

How did I feel when I finished? Patronised and bored. The writing was simplistic and stilted. The illustrations didn’t appeal. They had a homogenised quality. I agree with a previous reviewer it’s light on tech. The use of a reflection page after the story was good. Plus addition of links for more info. But otherwise disappointing.

[Maria Andreina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a great book! It tells the story of how Suzy and Max fix Robbie the robot. I love how the kids raise questions about how to proceed and then get an answer through logic reasoning. At the end of the book there are even more questions, making the book suitable for older kids. The illustrations are adorable! Bright, colourful and attractive pages to keep young kids interested.

It's simply such a great book! I was provided an electronic copy of each of this book by Quarto Publishing Group - QEB and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review, and now I need to get copies for my kid and my friend's kids.

[Nicola · Rating 4 out of 5]

I immediately want to go and buy all of these in the series. My son is just turning 3 and he loved the story, i know that when he's older he will love them even more! A fantastic read, I hope they come in a box set!

[TheOtherJessyca · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the steam program and these books! Hands on lessons for the kids, learning and fun all in one book. My boys loved this series, the stories and the fun illustrations. I would highly recommend.

[Helen Ishmurzin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've read two books from the STEAM Stories series so far and can't wait to read more! They introduce children in an entertaining way to important concepts of engineering, physics and other "STEAM" topics.

Young children will simply enjoy a fun story with likeable characters, while older children can learn a lot from problem solving together with the characters and answering the questions at the back of the book.

In this story, Max and Suzy decide to fix a robot that previously had the ability to talk and move. We see them figuring out which motor should power which limbs, choosing appropriate tools for the job at hand and deciding where the batters should go.

The pictures, while slightly too digital for my taste, are bright and cheerful and will appeal to children of all ages.

I would highly recommend these books - they will help create the thinkers of the future!

[Sophie Brown · Rating 3 out of 5]

STEAM Stories is a series of five books, each of which focuses on one of the five STEAM subjects: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. In each of the five stories, two kids – Max and Suzy – are faced with a series of challenges as they try to complete a task. The stories are written in a way that encourages the children reading to join in with helping Max and Suzy, and the end of each book looks at the subject in a little more depth with questions for the reader.

The tasks Max and Suzy face include competing in a go-kart race (Science), fixing a robot (Technology), building playground equipment in their garden (Engineering), running a cookie stall (Art), and solving a mathematical treasure hunt to enjoy the perfect picnic (Math). Each book is short and brightly colored, making it ideal for capturing and keeping the attention of young children. A series of ideal primers for introducing the basics of STEAM.

[Danielle Phillips · Rating 3 out of 5]

STEAM Stories: Robot Repairs (Technology) was the second book in this series that we read as a homeschool. My children really enjoyed this series and I found it a gentle introduction to what can be complicated concepts for small children. The illustrations and examples are engaging and interactive. I hope to get the hard copy to use in later years.

Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for my review.