Inside this volume of Maker Comics, First Second's DIY comic series, you'll find step-by-step instructions on how to construct six different robots!
128 Pages
Juvenile Nonfiction, Comics & Graphic Novels
Series Name: Maker Comics
Description
About the Book
"The ultimate DIY guide with 6 robot projects"--Cover.
Book Synopsis
Inside this volume of Maker Comics, First Second's DIY comic series, you'll find step-by-step instructions on how to construct six different robots!
The family toaster is preparing to take over the world with an army of evil robots, but he needs your help to build them! Several obstacles lie in his path: your homework, a pesky little sister, and even a dastardly kitty cat. Just follow his instructions to build a series of robots, and world domination is within reach! With Maker Comics: Build a Robot! written by Colleen AF Venable, featuring illustrations from Kathryn Hudson, you can create a bunch of (non-evil) robots of your very own! All you need are a few everyday items you can find lying around the house and some simple components you can order online. With the easy instructions in this book and you can build a robot that can move on its own, sound an alarm, and even use a sensor to respond to the outside world! Follow the easy step-by-step instructions inside this book and you can make these robots! Brush bot Art bot Scare bot Noisy bot LED throwie Remote controlled car bot
Review Quotes
"Venable presents each invention with clearly listed supplies and comprehensive step-by-step instructions, balancing technical nonfiction elements and safety advice with an entertaining fictional narrative." --Publishers Weekly
"Hudson's full-color illustrations are lively; together with Venable's patient and thorough directions, they should encourage young readers to take the plunge into making their own bots." --Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
Colleen AF Venable is an author, designer, and maker. Her books include the YA graphic novel Kiss Number 8 (illustrated by Ellen T. Crenshaw), the quirky counting boardbook One More Wheel (illustrated by Blythe Russo), and the graphic novel series Guinea Pig, Pet Shop Private Eye (illustrated by Stephanie Yue).
Born and raised in Mississippi, Kathryn Hudson graduated from The Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia with a Master's degree in Illustration. She is a character lead for Warner Bros. Animation's DC Super Hero Girls. She now lives with her husband and two cats in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .3 Inches (D)
Weight: .6 Pounds
Suggested Age: 9-13 Years
Number of Pages: 128
Series Title: Maker Comics
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Publisher: First Second
Theme: Science & Nature
Format: Paperback
Author: Colleen AF Venable
Language: English
Street Date: March 30, 2021
TCIN: 79683770
UPC: 9781250152169
Item Number (DPCI): 247-41-1953
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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