Awesome Robotics Projects for Kids: 20 Original STEAM Robots and Circuits to Design and Build by Bob Katovich Book Review

Build your own amazing robots―20 STEAM projects you’ll love!

Get ready to build all kinds of incredible robots―right in your own home! Designed for young robot builders (ages 5 – 10), these do-it-yourself robotics for kids projects will teach you about science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) as you assemble an amazing collection of real working robots!

From scribblebots to two-legged walkers, this book walks you through robotics for kids, one beautifully-photographed project at a time. The robots start out simple and get more advanced as you go, helping you boost your skills (and your confidence) at the same time. Get started today!

This exciting guide to robotics for kids includes:

• 20 awesome projects―Rock the world of robotics for kids with nearly two-dozen different designs for bots that glow, draw, walk, climb, and more.
• Full-color photos―Construction is easy thanks to clear directions and 200 step-by-step pictures that help you build your robot right.
• Robots in the world―Chapters are divided based on the functions of robots, showing you how they can be used to help in your day-to-day life.
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Discover one of the most fun ways to get into robotics for kids!

My Thoughts:

This is an amazing book for STEAM Projects. This would be great addition in a homeschool, homeschool co-op, or in a classroom setting. Of course you can just work with this one on one with a child.

I like how it introduces robotics and explaining some of the history with it. Then it goes into explaining what a robot is and isn’t. It’s told in a way that you can understand and feel confident explaining to kids.

It covers safety when doing the projects. The supply list is broken down nicely and separates where you can find the material needed both in a local store and online. If you plan on doing every project you could do just one big order or just pick out a few projects. That makes it super easy for planning.

The first chapter has some pretty simple projects like building a simple circuit, LED light, robot night light, and a few other projects. The Chapters then are divided by: Robots at Home, Robots for Entertaining, Robots in Space, Robots on the Job, Robots in the Operating Room, and Robotics and the Future.

Each project has step-by-step instructions with lots of colored pictures. Safety for each project is in a pink color to stand out. Also the projects have a “STEAM Connection” for better understanding.

There is a nice glossary in the back if you aren’t familiar with certain words. Also there is a list of websites for additional resources.

This is a neat and will inspire young minds who are interested in robotics.

I received a free copy of this product from Callisto Publisher's in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions I have expressed are my own or those of my family. I am disclosing this information accordance with the FTC Regulations.