Soccer Robots vs. Battle Robots

Book 1

From the Series The Robot Makers

  • Interest Level: Grade 4 - Grade 8
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

La Ion is happiest when he’s on the soccer field with friends. So when he transfers to a new school, he’s excited to see if it has a soccer club.

But the kids he meets aren’t kicking a ball around—they’re controlling soccer robots! Soon La Ion is stuck in the middle of a rivalry between the robot-soccer club and its battle-robot rivals. And as the pressure to choose a side builds, he’ll also discover his own hidden talents . . .

Soccer Robots vs. Battle Robots kicks off the Robot Makers manhwa series with an introduction to robotics history, including key concepts, famous figures, power sources, and more.

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Interest Level Grade 4 - Grade 8
Reading Level Grade 4
Genre Graphic Novels, Science
Copyright 2023
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Graphic Universe ™
Language English
Number of Pages 168
Publication Date 2023-10-03
Text Type Fiction—Action/Adventure
BISACS JUV008010, JUV056000, JUV032150
Dewey 741.5/973
Dimensions 6.25 x 9
Guided Reading Level T
Features Original artwork, Reviewed, and Sidebars

Author: Podoal Friend

Podoal Friend is a writing collective in South Korea focused on informative stories for young readers. Their work includes The Robot Makersseries.

Illustrator: Hong Jong-hyun

Hong Jong-hyun studied at the Department of Cartoon Arts of Kongju National University in Gongju, South Korea, before drawing numerous graphic novels. He now lives and works in South Korea.

Reviews

School Library Journal

“[A] solid comic for young kids that uses edutainment to its fullest. . .With its cute characters and edutainment value, this series starter is sure to be a hit with young comic readers, with the potential to get them interested in the science behind it as well.” —School Library Journal