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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Answer to Fairday's Riddle: Mechanical Moves...

Bravo to Boston Dynamics for their amazing robotic skills!

Excellent guessing, Riddlers! Tune in Monday to collect more data, and find out how the answer ties into the story. See you all around the book block. ~ F

Mechanical buzz; click clack sprocket, taller than a building or fits in your pocket. Enter Data for computing the measure, or press for refreshment at your pleasure.  Metallic moves and electric veins, sparked by those who steer tech reins. 

What am I referring to? Answer: Robot

Fairday's Riddle: Gearing Up...

Hello, Riddlers! Can you guess our theme? I am a fan, and always find them to be (head tilt), "Interesting." 😉 

Mechanical buzz; click clack sprocket, taller than a building or fits in your pocket. Enter Data for computing the measure, or press for refreshment at your pleasure.  Metallic moves and electric veins, sparked by those who steer tech reins. 

What am I referring to? Stop by Friday for the answer.

I gave you a clue!

Margo's Musings: Are Little Girls and Unicorns Real?

Do our local librarians know my little sister, Margo, or what? The library is still doing curbside pickup and we look forward to the surprise books they add to our bag each week. They know that Margo loves unicorns and the picture book they shared has been read aloud at least ten times this week. Luckily, the book is so beautiful none of us minded all the readings! 

Uni is a happy unicorn. While she's a typical unicorn, she has her own special differences. She also believes that little girls are real. Everyone else believes they are only made up characters in stories, but Uni just knows in her heart that real girls exist, and she's determined to find one. Everyone talks about Uni like she is silly, but they know she will grow out of her thinking. Not too far away there is a little girl who just knows unicorns are real. Like Uni, people think the little girl will grow up and change her mind. Margo loved looking at all the pictures of Uni. She's been looking for unicorns everywhere since we stopped reading the book. She also seems very proud of being a little girl, like the one in the story. 

Uni the Unicorn by Amy Krouse Rosenthal is an adorable picture book that will beg to be read again and again. Uni is so sure of her belief that little girls are real, just like the little girl is so sure that unicorns are real. I do hope the two will find each other in the books that follow. The illustrations by Brigette Barrager are bold and beautiful. I love the bright colors, as they add even more magic to this sweet story. I love the way Uni and the little girl have similar experiences. I know this will be a big hit with anyone who loves unicorns. I have enjoyed many books by Amy Krouse Rosenthal in the past and this was another winner. I already know that Margo will be asking for a Uni the Unicorn book next week! Personally, I am excited to read one too. 

Has anyone else read Uni the Unicorn? Or have you read another book by Amy Krouse Rosenthal? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

Happy reading!

~ F