Building complex machines is incredibly exciting, but letting a fierce competitive streak take over can quickly short circuit the fun. When Ms. Alex rolls the makerspace cart into the classroom, Ali and his friends are absolutely thrilled to start building their very own robots. Always eager to prove he is the best, Ali immediately tries to turn the fun, collaborative project into a high stakes contest. He is determined to build the fastest, strongest robot in the room. But as his complicated design starts falling apart and the pieces refuse to fit together, Ali's frustration boils over into a total meltdown. His hot temper not only ruins his project, but it also threatens to drive away his best friends. Sitting amidst the scattered robot parts, Ali realizes that winning is not everything. Can he cool off, apologize, and discover a brilliant teamwork solution before the bell rings? Find out how a frustrating school project transforms into a valuable lesson about patience and the power of working together.