Awesome Robotics Projects for Kids: 20 Original STEAM Robots and Circuits to Design and Build

by Bob Katovich

Overview

An amazing guide for kids to build all kinds of incredible robots―right in your own home!

Designed for young robot builders, these do-it-yourself Awesome Robotics Projects for Kids 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, Robot City Workshop program director Bob "Kat" Katovich's book walks you through robotics, 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 includes:

• Twenty 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.

Discover one of the most fun ways to get into robotics for kids!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781641526777
Publisher:	Callisto Kids
Publication date:	01/14/2025
Series:	Awesome STEAM Activities for Kids
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	154
File size:	8 MB
Age Range:	5 - 10 Years

Editorial Reviews

The title doesn't lie! Bob Katovich combines his robot-building expertise and his trademark whimsy to deliver a book that is engaging, approachable, and highly educational. Appropriate for the classroom, a makerspace, or at home, each project utilizes simple materials and methods to create myriad robotic designs that work as-is but also have the potential to be limitlessly expanded upon. This is a must-have for anyone searching for an empowering and humorous introduction to robotics.”—Alison Earnhart, NBCT, engineering educator

“Bob’s well-organized book easily guides young readers and hobbyists to small electronics mastery while also providing cultural context and even whimsical flair. This foray into STEAM projects will have you feeling 'powerful and confident, like a science wizard.’”—Maris Polanco, scientist, educator, and artist

“This is seriously a great book…[It’s] packed full of projects, designed for a range of ability levels. Any child who loves to build and create would find something they would want to build in here.” —Jessica J.

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