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Synopsis
"Meet Boilerplate, the world's first robot soldier--not in a present-day military lab or a science fiction movie, but in the past, during one of the most fascinating periods of U.S. history"--Page 4 of cover.
Is Boilerplate: History's Mechanical Marvel appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This illustrated alternate history follows a robot soldier through American historical events including wars. Expect moderate war violence typical of historical military accounts, but presented in a speculative, nostalgic format that blends fiction with historical photography.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include war and violence.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy this unique blend of history and robots, imagining a mechanical soldier participating in real historical events.