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Robot to the Rescue

Part of Makers Make It Work

Author Kay Lawrence
Illustrated by Sergio De Georgi
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Astra Publishing House | Kane Press
On sale Sep 07, 2021 | 32 Pages | 9781635927276
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Tying into the popular Makers Movement, Makers Make it Work is a series of fun easy-to-read stories that focus on problem-solving and hands-on action. With bright, eye-catching art and explanatory sidebars with additional information on the topic, these books show kids how to use their hands, their heads, their creativity, and their problem-solving skills to overcome every challenge facing them. 
 
Greta has a robot—and a problem. She’s going on a trip, but her cat has to stay home. Who will feed him? Maybe Greta can retool the robot to do the job! With the Makers Make It Work series, any kid can be a Maker! Each book also includes an activity for young makers to try themselves. (Topic: Robots)
Kay Lawrence is a pen name for an author of a number of children’s books. View titles by Kay Lawrence
Sergio di Giorgi was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he currently lives with his wife and two daughters. As a young child, he was obsessed with a TV series about superheroes and began to write and draw about his superhero adventures. He has never stopped drawing. When his first daughter was born in 2000, he started writing and illustrating for children. He has illustrated a number of picture books. View titles by Sergio De Georgi

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Tying into the popular Makers Movement, Makers Make it Work is a series of fun easy-to-read stories that focus on problem-solving and hands-on action. With bright, eye-catching art and explanatory sidebars with additional information on the topic, these books show kids how to use their hands, their heads, their creativity, and their problem-solving skills to overcome every challenge facing them. 
 
Greta has a robot—and a problem. She’s going on a trip, but her cat has to stay home. Who will feed him? Maybe Greta can retool the robot to do the job! With the Makers Make It Work series, any kid can be a Maker! Each book also includes an activity for young makers to try themselves. (Topic: Robots)

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Kay Lawrence is a pen name for an author of a number of children’s books. View titles by Kay Lawrence
Sergio di Giorgi was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he currently lives with his wife and two daughters. As a young child, he was obsessed with a TV series about superheroes and began to write and draw about his superhero adventures. He has never stopped drawing. When his first daughter was born in 2000, he started writing and illustrating for children. He has illustrated a number of picture books. View titles by Sergio De Georgi

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