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Automata are a wonderful way to see engineering in action: turn a crank and a character comes to life. Klutz combines LEGO Technic parts with papercraft so kids build the mechanism and decorate the result, a true STEAM project.
Understanding how a cam turns rotation into up-and-down motion is a real engineering concept, and kids get to feel it in their hands.
Two things to weigh: the papercraft parts need gentle handling, and the models are for display rather than rough play. For a curious builder, it's a fantastic introduction to mechanisms.
Description
SKU:
9781338603453
Klutz LEGO Gear Bots is a 78-page book and LEGO Technic kit for building kinetic sculptures, also called automata: models that move when you turn a crank, using axles, cams and cranks topped with papercraft characters.
What's inside
- A 78-page instruction book
- LEGO Technic elements, including beams, axles, gears and wheels
- Papercraft characters to fold and attach
How it works
Build a machine from LEGO elements, fold the papercraft character and link it on top. Turn the crank and the cams and axles turn rotation into bobbing, flapping or waving motion, much like pistons in an engine.
What kids learn
- Mechanical engineering: how cams, cranks and axles convert one kind of motion into another
- Following technical instructions: a step-by-step build with moving parts
- Art meets engineering: folding and decorating the papercraft characters
- Problem solving: adjusting a build until it moves smoothly
Good to know before you buy
- Age: 8 and up; small parts.
- Shipping: Scholastic notes this item isn't eligible for its free shipping on book-only orders.
- Value: $24.99.
Who it's for
LEGO fans 8 and up ready for Technic-style builds, kids who love taking things apart to see how they work, and STEAM classrooms.
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Scholastic
For generations, Scholastic has helped children discover new ideas, explore their interests, and develop a love of learning. While the brand is widely recognized for its children's books and popular reading programs, its offerings extend well beyond the bookshelf to include creative activity kits, educational toys, games, plush animals, journals, and gifts that inspire young imaginations.
Scholastic brings together reading and hands-on discovery through products that invite children to make, build, experiment, and play. Klutz kits combine engaging projects with easy-to-follow instructions and the materials children need to get started, including creative crafts and LEGO building challenges. Other playful offerings, such as Adopt-a-Animal plush kits, give children opportunities to enjoy imaginative play and connect with their favorite animals.
With a focus on children's interests and experiences, Scholastic offers families a variety of ways to make learning enjoyable, encourage creativity, and find gifts that are both entertaining and enriching. Whether a child loves getting lost in a story, completing a hands-on project, or adopting a cuddly new companion, Scholastic has something to spark their curiosity.
