Monday, March 15, 2021

Marvelous Middle Grade Monday #MMGM Book Review: Bots and Bods!


I was so excited to see the display of new books in my school library and Bots and Bods: How Robots and Humans Work From the Inside Out by John Andrews drew me in right away. 

Each chapter in this book shows how certain parts of human or animal bodies function. The comparisons between robots and bodies is fascinating! Explanations are given for how parts are similar, yet different. I learned a ton, and I've marked certain pages to go back and explore more. I like how there are things robots do better, and things humans and animals do better. For example; robots are good at walking, but not running. Wonder why? You'll have to check out Bots and Bods!




The illustrations are modern, colorful, and appealing. There are diagrams throughout the book helping to explain structures and other scientific parts. The way the text and information is displayed is easy to read. I enjoyed looking at the pictures and thinking about all the cool facts.

I recommend this book to people interested in how bodies work and for those who are curious about robots. You can skip around and read the parts that interest you most- or jump in at the beginning and read the whole book. I'll have to see what other books my library has on robots. They are way more complicated than I thought. 🤖

Here's to searching out answers!
~ L

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22 comments:

  1. Bots can't run?
    No matter what, nothing surpasses the human brain.

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    1. Alex- Agreed! Also, robots can run- but just not as well as humans. :) ~L

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  2. This book sounds fantastic! I love that you get to learn about both robots and humans and their differences—I can imagine the differences must be fascinating. Thanks for the great review!

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    1. Completely Full Bookshelf- It really was fascinating to learn about the body and about robots. Glad you enjoyed the review. ) ~L

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  3. What an amazing find. And what a brilliant way to make learning fun.

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  4. This sounds like a fun book about humans and robots. It would be interesting for kids into robotics.

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    1. Natalie- This would definitely appeal to kids who like robotics. :) ~L

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  5. I did read the book and had a fun and informative time. So glad you featured it on MMGM.

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    1. Greg- Love that you read this one too. Lots of interesting facts for sure! :) ~L

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  6. This looks like so much fun! I love the illustrations!! Big Hugs!

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    1. Magic Love Crow- Aren't the illustrations great?! :) ~L

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  7. Sounds like an interesting book, the illustrations also look great. Have a lovely week.

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    1. Brenda- It was definitely interesting! Hope you ha a great week! :) ~L

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  8. This sounds like such an interesting book with a lot of kid appeal! I know my son who loves science, especially biology, would love this.
    Thanks for featuring this!

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    1. Jenni- Reading the comparisons was definitely interesting I bet your son would love this book. Glad you enjoyed ther review. :) ~L

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  9. Sounds a good book.
    I think the grandchildren would find it interesting.

    All the best Jan

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  10. Hi DMS - what an excellent sounding book ... I'll try and check it out once the libraries open up.

    I heard a note today that Watson the computer ... couldn't appreciate his winning the chess game against two masters ... it is unable to have feelings!

    Thanks for this - I'll definitely look it up - Hilary

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    1. Hilary- You bring up a really great point! :) Happy reading! :) ~L

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  11. I have been reading a lot of middle grade this month for the middle grade march readathon, and am always looking for more recommendations. I am glad this was such a fun book. Especially with the illustrations and comparisons between animal and robot!

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  12. This books sounds amazing ! love it!!

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