Doug Unplugged tells the story of a robot who has to plug himself in a download information to learn about specific subjects. One day while learning about the city he gets the idea to actually go out and see the city for himself to see what he can learn from it on his own. He finds that he learns...
The pictures on this book are colorful and pretty, and it gives a good introduction to Jacques Cousteau. I wish I'd known more about Cousteau growing up, since I really liked undersea stuff despite growing up in the Midwest, and I would've been totally fascinated by Cousteau and his friend Emile ...
Sweet and heartfelt but not ideal for younger children who are likely to be bored. Children who are at least 5 or 6 may relate to the story of family history and children of new immigrants may find the book especially relevant. The story could work as a springboard for some great discussions. Bec...
He’s a robot. Doug and his parents are going to visit the grandbots! “Everyone plug in!” said Dad. “We’ll be driving through farm country,” said Mom. “You can learn all about farms on the way.” Doug’s parents wanted him to be the smartest robot ever. Doug learned bushels of facts about farm thing...