Manitoulin Secondary School launched a children’s book called Robofriends and the Mow Zone, which combines robotics, environmental sustainability, and teamwork with interactive elements and discussion topics.
The book was inspired by the return trip from Houston last year where the Manitoulin Metal Robotics participated in an international competition.
Officials say students wanted to give children opportunities to read fun books about robotics while promoting environmental education and sustainability.
Alexandra Wilson-Zegil wrote the book during the summer while Robyn-Ashley McNaughton developed the visual storyboard and finished the illustrations so the book could be published and sold over the holidays.
Launched in 2017, Manitoulin Metal Robotics is a Canadian FIRST Robotics Team and is competing internationally once again this April.
Robofriends and the Mow Zone is the first book in the Manitoulin Metal Robotics FRC6865 Literacy Series. The book sells for $15 on amazon.ca. Proceeds will support Manitoulin Metal’s travel to the World Championships in Houston in April 2024.
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