Bots and Bods

Written by John Andrews

Explore the fascinating parallels between human bodies and robots in this illustrated guide.

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96 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into the world of 'Bots and Bods,' where young readers explore the surprising similarities between humans and robots. Discover how we move, sense, and think alongside our mechanical counterparts. With sections on body structures, muscle movement, senses, and intelligence, this book reveals the intriguing connections between anatomy and technology. Packed with fun facts and real-world robot features, it challenges kids to find their inner robot and understand why sometimes machines outperform humans. What secrets do these comparisons hold? Embark on a journey that blurs the lines between man and machine.

From the publisher

What do humans and robots have in common? Find out in this intriguing illustrated nonfiction book that encourages kids to discover their inner robot. Bots and Bods is an illustrated guide for kids looking to explore anatomy and technology and how they’re related. How do we both move or sense the world? How does robot intelligence compare to our own? Middle-grade readers will find these answers and more among the four sections: Body structuresMuscle and movementSenses and sensorsThinking and feelingAn accessible guide with exciting illustrations, fun facts, and special feature spreads about robots in the real world explains why “bots” can sometimes do a better job than “bods” and vice versa.

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