A Fascinating Tour of Human and Robot Bodies: Read our Review of Bots and Bods by John Andrews

How do humans compare with robots? Do we move in the same way as them? Does a robot see, hear and sense the world the way we do? Will a robot ever be more intelligent than a person?

Take a fascinating tour of the human body and discover how a robot’s body is just like yours. Bots and Bods explores the differences and similarities between human and robots. You’ll see the basic features of human bodies and how they are copied in bots. You’ll learn how movement happens, how the world is seen and sensed, and how humans and robots think it all through.

Each page has fun facts and illustrations, with ‘think about this’ and ‘try this’ sections throughout, helping readers better absorb what they’re learning.

Author John Andrews has constructed the perfect read for curious minds – both young and old. The book’s facts help readers learn things about their own bodies, and then directly compare that to a bot’s body. Growing up, I had learnt plenty about the human body, but didn’t learn about robots to the same extent that this book offers. So, as fun and informative as this book is for kids, it’s equally enjoyable for parents.

Andrews leaves no stone unturned, teaching young readers about everything from the human skin to electric energy. I was most impressed by how the book caters for all kinds of readers, ages, and learners:

• visual learners will benefit from excellent illustrations and diagrams, keeping readers captivated and engaged
• kinetic learners can put theory to practice and experiment with what they’re learning
• aural learners would enjoy how well this book works as a read-aloud with parents

Packed with detailed illustrations and fun facts, this book takes you on a fascinating tour of the human – and robot – body. We recommend this book for readers aged 9+ but it also works well as a read-aloud with younger children. Get ready to look to a future where bots will be helping bods more than ever! Kids will be bursting to share the cool facts and experiments they learn, helping spread their newfound knowledge to kids and adults alike – it’s a win-win for everyone!