About Alex Ries Alex Ries is an illustrator and concept artist with a strong interest in real-world technology. He illustrated the award-winning children's book Zoobots. He lives in Melbourne, Australia. Books by Alex Ries Hubots Real-World Robots Inspired by Humans by (author) Helaine Becker illustrated by Alex Ries Ages 8 to 12 Grades 3 to 7 Zoobots Wild Robots Inspired by Real Animals by (author) Helaine Becker illustrated by Alex Ries Ages 8 to 12 Grades 3 to 7