Build The Robot is a combination book with 3-D model activity that is best for students really interested in robots and who enjoy building activities. The book includes short passages with colorful pictures that give the history of robotics and the use and purpose of robots over time and in various settings, including the workplace, outer space, and areas of danger. Children who have a specific interest in robots will find the pictures engaging and the facts and anecdotes interesting, but the text includes advanced vocabulary, and does not consistently define complex terms. In order to hold even the most interested student's attention, adults will need to read the book with the child, pick and choose specific topics of interest, define terms and modify the language to the appropriate level.

Students will be eager to put together the moving 3-D model robots. However, as with the book, adults will need to work through the models with their children, as the models involve many pieces and require skill and patience to put together that will be a challenge even for many adults. Adults can engage children as they follow the steps by taking them through the sequential process and having them hold and hand over pieces, or fit some pieces through the slots while the adult holds the model securely. However, most of the work will need to be done by the adult because the model shifts easily while working on it, the cardboard pieces bend relatively easily and some pieces do not fit very well together, even requiring cutting a bigger slot for the cardboard pieces to fit through. Overall, Build The Robot will be appealing to children enthusiastic about robots, but parents should expect to have a lot of patience and use alongside the child.

• Provides sufficient and varied types of practice problems to maximize understanding and generalization of the targeted skill/concept
• Manufacturer claims alignment with Common Core/Known Standards
• Presents educational concepts accurately
• Explains answers so students can learn from mistakes
• Better for teaching the skill to new or struggling learners
• Better for practicing or refreshing the skill
• Skills are practiced through authentic, meaningful problems (not just rote practice)

• Appropriate for a broad age range to use and enjoy
• Visually appealing to children in the target age range
• Adults would enjoy playing with a child
• For electronic games, gives positive or encouraging feedback
• Offers ongoing, progressive challenge
• Overall - Enjoyable. Given the option, students would choose this option

• Provides teaching guidance for adults to support the child and set appropriate goals
• Student should be able to use independently after first use
• Student graduates to the next level or topic only after meeting a benchmark
• Can effectively understand and monitor student's progress (email report or in product)
• Does not require excessive set-up time after first time use
• Can be fun as a single player game
• Multi-player game which fosters collaboration or cooperation
• Well-made for the cost
• For electronic games, can play without sound
• For electronic games, allows user to save work
• For electronic games, voice/sounds are appealing and pronounces words properly
• Provides options to play in languages other than English/Good for ELL
• Presents information in multiple formats (voice over, pictures and text, etc.)
• Overall - Easy to use

• Abstract Reasoning
• Directions may be confusing for students using independently
• Anxiety
• Themes that might disturb sensitive students (death, blood, slime)
• Age inappropriate amount of work which could overwhelm or discourage students
• Attention
• Age inappropriate amount of work which could overwhelm or discourage students
• Problems or examples are not interesting for the target age range
• Directions may be confusing for students using independently
• Includes long written questions or text that students must be able to read on their own
• Fine Motor Skills
• Requires challenging finger movements, motor precision or physical manipulation
• Has small parts that may be difficult to manipulate (e.g. battleship pegs)
• Assembly is difficult or product may break or fall apart easily
• Flexible Thinking
• Directions may be confusing for students using independently
• General Information
• Assumes specific knowledge or vocabulary without "look-up" options
• Organization
• Age inappropriate amount of work which could overwhelm or discourage students
• Problems or examples are not interesting for the target age range
• Directions may be confusing for students using independently
• Includes long written questions or text that students must be able to read on their own
• Reading Basics
• Directions may be confusing for students using independently
• Includes long written questions or text that students must be able to read on their own
• Reading Comprehension
• Directions may be confusing for students using independently
• Includes long written questions or text that students must be able to read on their own
• Reading Fluency
• Includes long written questions or text that students must be able to read on their own
• Self-regulation
• Themes that might disturb sensitive students (death, blood, slime)
• Assembly is difficult or product may break or fall apart easily
• Spatial Perception
• Requires scanning in multiple places for words, objects or numbers
• Verbal Reasoning
• Directions may be confusing for students using independently
• Assumes specific knowledge or vocabulary without "look-up" options
• Includes long written questions or text that students must be able to read on their own
• Visual Discrimination
• Requires scanning in multiple places for words, objects or numbers
• Directions are visually difficult to read
• Vocabulary
• Directions may be confusing for students using independently
• Assumes specific knowledge or vocabulary without "look-up" options
• Working Memory
• Requires scanning in multiple places for words, objects or numbers
• Directions may be confusing for students using independently
• Includes long written questions or text that students must be able to read on their own

Build three moving robot models as you learn about robots of the past, present, and future!

For hundreds of years, humans have been fascinated by machines that help with everyday tasks, and Build the Robot gives readers an overview of the history of robotics. Have fun while learning about the development of various robots—from the first slow-moving robots of the 1930s to the futuristic nanobots that could one day be used to fight diseases inside the human body. Everything you need to build three moving robot models is included.
• This unique set includes a 32-page book full of colorful illustrations and intriguing facts about robots, plus 62 slotted model pieces and three wind-up motors to build three different types of moving robots.
• Discover the fantastic world of robotics and learn everything you need to know about these remarkable machines.
Build the Robot offers a unique building and learning experience as you assemble three types of moving robot models.