Beloved character Flat Stanley is back with a whole new set of friends in this STEM-focused chapter book series. In the fourth book, Stanley and his best friend, Marco, learn all about coding and friendship during Classroom 2E’s great robot race!

Ever since Stanley Lambchop was flattened by a bulletin board, each day brings new adventures!

Stanley likes to follow the rules, but he can get carried away sometimes when listening to his best friend, Marco. And the last thing Stanley wants to do is get in trouble…again.

When Ms. Root introduces Classroom 2E to a hands-on learning project with movable robots called Zoombots, Stanley tries to follow her coding directions exactly. But when Marco just wants to have the fastest robot in class, trouble may be ahead! Can Stanley and Marco win a robot race while following the rules, and will Stanley learn to speak up for himself?

Featuring adorable black & white illustrations, an accessible approach to problem-solving and STEM topics, and additional coding resources. Don’t miss any of Flat Stanley’s classroom adventures!

Kids Coding Books: Stanley and Marco learn the basics of coding, trial-and-error, and teamwork as they program their Zoombot for the big race.
Friendship Stories: A funny and relatable story about finding your voice, learning when to say no, and what it means to be a good friend—even when you disagree.
Robots for Kids: Meet the Zoombots! Stanley and his friends get to program, race, and problem-solve with cool, movable robots right in their own classroom.
Second Grade Adventures: Join Classroom 2E for a tale of class projects, big ideas, and learning that following the rules is sometimes the bravest adventure of all.

Kate Egan