Answer to Fairday's Riddle: Pay the Toll!

Excellent guessing, Riddlers! We'll be heading out on a journey, and we have our tokens for the tollbooth. Tune in Monday to find out how the answer ties into the story. Bravo to those who guessed correctly! ~ F

Come to pass, bring a token; fingers crossed it won't be broken. North, South, East, West; which direction suits you best? This stop is on the way, but to get through you must pay.  

What am I referring to? Answer: Tollbooth

Fairday's Riddle: Token A Ride...

Hello, Riddlers! Can you guess our theme? In the past they made me nervous, but now I'm much braver while going through. ~F

Come to pass, bring a token; fingers crossed it won't be broken. North, South, East, West; which direction suits you best? This stop is on the way, but to get through you must pay.  

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

I gave you a clue!

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