3 BEST BOOKS ON THE LEGO BOOST
This article is all about the 3 Best Books on the Lego Boost Creative Toolbox Building and Coding Kit.
LEGO Boost is ideal for anyone interested in the STEM subjects. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). And, it is a great way to introduce young people to the exciting world of Robotics and Coding.
LEGO has created a Lego-based coding platform that is NOT all about coding. But, also involves Building and Playing. So, learning to code becomes an enjoyable experience.
The award-winning 847 piece LEGO BOOST SET will keep you occupied for many hours. As you learn to Build, Code and Play in a fun and interactive way.
The system is based on a free to download app. That uses code blocks to create simple routines and motions.
If you’re new to Lego Boost and would like more information. I have produced a useful guide to the Lego Boost Building and Coding Kit right here!
But, there is one problem with the LEGO Boost set. And that is that it ships without any written material.
Step-by-Step instructions are available. But, only in digital format. So, they have to be viewed on a mobile device or tablet.
But now, thanks to these 3 books on the Lego Boost set. You can get even more out of your LEGO Boost kit.
Each book is designed to help people at different stages in their Lego Boost journey.
So, let’s take a look at each of these three Lego Boost books, in turn, to see what they have to offer…
THE LEGO BOOST ACTIVITY BOOK
by Daniele Benedettelli
Best Choice For Beginners
This 272-page book is subtitled “a beginner’s guide to robotics”. And, that’s exactly what it is. It’s the perfect choice for anyone who is starting their adventure into Coding and Robotics.
The book gets the beginner to an intermediate level in the shortest possible time.
The first few pages cover the basic principles. And, this is where you begin to realize that coding isn’t as complicated as you thought it was. But, that’s because the author explains everything so well. Using simple language and lots of colorful photos and clear illustrations.
MARIO
For your first task. You will build a cute little roving robot called Mario.
Step-by-step instructions are provided in the book. And, if you’ve ever built anything with Lego building blocks before, this is a breeze.
After that, things start to get interesting. As you prepare to get Mario to do something!
First, you will need to download the Lego Boost App onto your mobile device or tablet. But, don’t worry – full instructions are provided!
Next, you will need to follow the step-by-step guide to write your first program. To do this, you drag and drop program blocks into place.
Mario will then do whatever your program (code) instructs him to do.
Congratulations! You wrote your first program!
Now, spend some time ‘playing’ with Mario. Before moving on. Remember, it’s NOT all about coding! You need to have some ‘fun time’ too!
BRICKPICKER
For your second task. You will build and code a brick-sorting robotic bird called Brickpicker. That can identify colored bricks and sort them into different containers.
CYBOT
And, for your final task. You will build and code a humanoid walking robot called Cybot. That can move, talk and react to voice commands. Cybot can also explore its surroundings.
When you have read this book and completed the various activities featured in the book. You will be ready to tackle the five robots in the Lego Boost Creative Toolbox Building and Coding Kit.
I have written a detailed review of the Lego Boost Activity Book right here!
THE LEGO BOOST EXPERT BOOK.
by Bjorn Bundschuh
Best Choice For Advanced Users
The 130-page LEGO BOOST Expert Book will appeal to the Lego Boost Enthusiasts. It will guide them through the process of building and coding six extra models.
Readers will find that the author uses the same writing style as the LEGO boost Creative Toolbox. So, the step-by-step instructions will be easy-to-follow.
An important aspect of the Lego Boost system is the BUILD, CODE, PLAY approach to learning. And, this concept is embedded in each chapter of the book.
Each chapter focuses on one of the six models as follows:
- Ball-booster
- Bob-It-booster
- Weight-Booster
- Boost-Writer
- Egg-Booster
- Cube-Booster
A useful comparison chart illustrating the differences between the six models is included.
You can read my detailed review of the Lego Boost Expert Book right here!
THE LEGO BOOST IDEA BOOK.
by Yoshihito Isogawa
Best Choice If You Are Looking For Ideas
The 264 -page LEGO BOOST Idea Book explores 95 ways to get creative with the Lego Boost set.
Unlike other books featured here. The Idea Book DOES NOT contain any step-by-step instructions. Instead, the build process is presented as a series of images. With a parts list, screenshots of programs, and lots of colorful photographs. But, a minimal amount of text.
The author’s aim is to spark creativity in those who have already built all that the Creative Toolbox has to offer.
Each build can be programmed using the LEGO BOOST app. With the book showing what string of code you need to get your creation to work as intended.
You’ll be inspired to build robots that can walk, crawl, shoot and grab objects. And, even draw using a pen!
Each model features a basic mechanical principle that you can use in your own creations.
Read my detailed review of the Lego Boost Idea Book right here!
FINAL THOUGHTS.
The Lego Boost Creative Toolbox is an effective way to learn the basic principles of Robotics and Coding in a fun and interesting way.
These 3 books on the Lego Boost will enhance your learning experience. And, enable you to get so much more out of your LEGO BOOST set.
Read my full review of the LEGO BOOST Creative Toolbox 17101 Building and Coding Kit right here.
You can read my full review of the LEGO BOOST Activity Book right here.
You can also read my full review of the LEGO BOOST Expert Book right here.
And, you can read my full review of the LEGO BOOST Idea Book right here.
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