The New Cool: A Visionary Teacher, His FIRST Robotics Team, and the Ultimate Battle of Smarts
No. of pages 352
Published: 2012
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"The New Cool" by Neal Bascomb tells the inspiring true story of a visionary teacher, Andy Anzaldo, and his high school robotics team as they strive to compete in the FIRST Robotics competition. Set against the backdrop of high school challenges and societal expectations, the narrative chronicles their journey to innovate and collaborate, blending science, engineering, and teamwork. The students come together, overcoming obstacles and personal struggles, to create a robot that represents not just their technical skills but also their growth and resilience. Through their challenges and triumphs, they discover the true meaning of passion, friendship, and the pursuit of excellence. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 352 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by Random House USA Inc .
Neal Bascomb is the author of The Nazi Hunters , winner of the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award in 2014, among numerous other awards. His second young adult book, Sabotage , was called "excellent" in a starred review from School Library Journal . He is also the author of six nonfiction books for adults on subjects ranging from a 1905 Russian submarine mutiny to a contemporary high school robotics team. The Perfect Mile , Winter Fortress , and Hunting Eichmann went on to be New York Times and international bestsellers. Neal lives in Seattle with his family and rascal dog Moses. Please visit his website at www. nealbascomb. com and follow him on Facebook at @nealrbascomb.