Robot+Zot!

Written by Jon Scieszka Illustrated by David Shannon


 * Summary:** Robot Zot invades, explores and find his true love.


 * Create a Robot**: Readers can make their own robots out of old objects. Collect junk items for kids to glue together to create a robot. They can bring their robot to life. Create a name and describe the robot's personality. They can write or tell an adventure for their character.


 * Vision**: Zot has no peripheral vision—he cannot see things unless they are directly in front of him. Have kids test their peripheral vision: Extend arms directly to the side. Someone then puts a picture of an object in one of their hands and they identify the object. How far can they move their arms toward the back and still see the object?


 * Personification:** The robot is mechanical, but has been personified—it has many human attributes. Write or tell how the robot in the story is like them. How are robots different than people?