STEAM Stories: Robot Repairs (Technology)

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.

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.

These stories are aimed at introducing kids to concepts of physics and engineering in a light, entertaining, yet instructive way. If there's one thing this world needs, apart from a total absence of inflammatory so-called leaders of the free world, it's more girls looking towards a career in the sciences, technology, engineering, and math. Girls may feel they don't need those subjects, but those professions definitely need girls' minds, ethics, sensibilities, and team-work skills.

That's why I thought this was a fun and useful book, again by the team of writer Jonathan Litton, artist Magalí Mansilla to introduce young people to these professions, and why it was good to show a female character being proactive and sharing equally in a project.

The story is simple - this old robot falls apart and a boy and a girl decide to use their smarts to see if they can put it back together again and make it work. Of course they do, but they have to think about what they're doing and make smart choices to get it right. This is a positive thing for young children to be exposed to, and I commend this book as a worthy read.

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.

Such a brilliant story that not only looks at technology but looks into biology too. Like other books in the series, the back of the book tests memory recall along with more challenging questions.

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!

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!

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 were 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.

<i>*Thank you NetGalley for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*<i/>

Most STE(A)M books are a story first. They check of the STEM box by having characters build or work through a science experiment but that element is only there as a prop for the personal issue. This one instead uses a simple plot to illustrate simple STEAM concepts with heavy emphasis on using observation as as the basis for problem solving. The kids solve their own problems. They get some guidance from a helpful adult but the conclusions are still their own.

While working to clean up Miss Eureka’s workshop, Max and Suzy have an accident that cause Robbie the Robot to fall into pieces. Together, they problem solve his reconstruction, eventually getting some additional help from Miss Eureka. In the end, Robbie is successfully put back together and both children have learned more about tools and robot construction and succeeded at calmly solving several problems.

STEAM Stories is a series of children’s books designed to engage their minds in five subjects: science, technology, engineering, art and math. Each story focuses one subject specifically, in this case, on technology. Aside from loving the overall concept of the series (STEM and art! STEM and art!), the approach used in the book is pretty spectacular. Here are some of the features I love most:

1. The children react calmly when they break the robot, and immediately focus on fixing the problem. Together.
2. The adult in the story commends them for rebuilding Robbie the Robot with no mention of how it came to need rebuilding.
3. The simple story clearly lays out their thought process in problem solving.
4. The tools are labeled, and their uses explained clearly.
5. At the end of the book, they go over three of the topics that were covered in the story, asking questions related to the story, and referring the reader back to the pages where the answers can be found. This prompts a deeper dive into the subject matter, facilitates better retention, and encourages the children to think about how it relates to their own experiences.
6. On the last page are concrete answers to some of the questions asked in the previous section and links to websites where children can explore further.

Good stuff! My kiddos are eager learners who love their STEM class at school. This book is a wonderful way to feed a child’s natural curiosity, build their critical thinking skills, and present technology learning in a fun and engaging manner. I’m eager to see the rest of this series!

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.

Still featuring a diverse cast of characters, the technology installment of STEAM Stories is great way to introduce beginning readers to robots. This time Suzy and Max must reconstruct a broken robot. I missed the bold font used for new concepts and terms in the science installment of the series. However, this book still included back matter with further explanations. Over all, a good picture book for kids and caregivers looking to learn something while being entertained.

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.