Lily and the Robot That Stole the Show: A Fun & Educational Robotics Adventure for Curious Kids Ages 6-12 (Lily Explores the World of STEM)

Can four kids build a robot… before it steals the entire STEM fair?A fast, funny Technology + Coding chapter book adventure that turns robotics and programming into an unforgettable challenge.Perfect for independent readers ages 8–11, or as a family read-aloud for ages 6–7.One big STEM fair. One ambitious plan. One robot with a mind of its own.Lily is determined to create something unforgettable for this year’s school STEM fair—and she’s not thinking small. With help from her best friends, a tangle of colorful wires, and a whole lot of imagination, the team builds GLiTCH: a quirky robot designed to impress.But when GLiTCH starts making unexpected choices, the team must think like real inventors to fix the problem fast. What begins as a fun project turns into a chaotic, laugh-out-loud robotics mission filled with teamwork, testing, coding, and the kind of mistakes that lead to the best ideas.This engaging STEM adventure introduces young readers to core technology concepts—including circuits, sensors, simple coding logic, and the design-thinking process—woven naturally into a story packed with humor, friendship, and inventions gone delightfully wrong.Why parents and educators love this engineering adventure:Real Robotics Foundations: Circuits, sensors, inputs/outputs, and basic coding logic explained in kid-friendly waysGrowth Mindset & Perseverance:Shows kids that debugging and failure are part of learningSTEM-Aligned Learning: Great for classrooms, STEM clubs, homeschooling, and enrichment programsCollaboration & Creativity: Highlights teamwork, communication, and problem-solvingWhy kids love it:A mischievous robot named GLiTCH (funny, surprising, and unforgettable)Fast-paced tech-fair chaos with big laughs and clever twistsCool tech facts blended into the story (without feeling like homework)A bonus STEM-style challenge to keep exploring after “The End.”Perfect gift for curious builders and future coders—birthdays, holidays, classroom rewards, and kids who love robots, inventions, and big ideas.This book is part of the "Lily Explores the World of STEM" collection. Grab your favorite topic and start exploring!Collect them all to master the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Read more