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Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Robotic aircraft soar over battlefields, robotic ground vehicles disarm bombs, and robotic submarines search for underwater threats. Military Robots introduces readers to examples of these robots, the challenges faced by their designers, and the advances that are on the horizon. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject."-- provided by publisher.
2) Robot
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Explores the latest technology in robotics and describes the many different types of robots and how they are built and used in today's world.
4) Robots
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Presents true or false questions and answers about robots. Features large illustrations and photographs"-- provided by publisher.
8) Robotics
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about military robotics. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a . . . robot hummingbird? Meet robots inspired by animals that are racing through water like sharks, climbing walls like geckos, flying through the sky like honeybees, and more." --
12) A robot world
Author
Publisher
Barron's
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
In today's wired world, robots are everywhere, from movies, in space, as part of computer games--maybe even walking among us. This is a look at their rise: how they've developed over time, from early sketches to terrifying battlebots and factory operatives, to the latest AIs running free from their workshops. Presented chronologically, this robot history explores landmark robots that have captured the imagination, including creations from popular...
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Robots are everywhere! In Bots! Robotics Engineering with Hands-On Makerspace Activities, middle schoolers learn about these devices that vacuum our houses, work in our factories, help us learn at school, sample rocks from other planets, and even bring back images from the bottom of the ocean. In Bots! you can find hands-on STEM activities, coding challenges that use free online software, essential questions, and links to online primary resources!"--...
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Inside this book is every brain-tingling, futuristic fact you need to know about robots and artificial intelligence! Read on to become a total brainiac who knows: which gross and scary jobs only robots can do, how nanobots could battle bugs inside the human body and why self-driving cars save lives."--
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Robots that look, act and think like humans are no longer the stuff of science fiction - they actually exist in the real world! Hubots explores the characteristics of 10 human-like robots, examines the challenges of integrating them into society and offers a sneak peek at the next generation."--Page [4] of cover.
16) Robots
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Explores how robots function and are made, looking at their computing components and how engineers design them with specific capabilities.
Author
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Have you ever spotted a UFO high in the sky? Maybe youve seen a mysterious cryptid lurking in the woods. Has a psychic ever predicted your future? Read Science Fact or Science Fiction? to learn about these scientific mysteries and more! Find out the history of some of science fictions most popular topics. Explore famous account of extraordinary encounters with aliens, time travel, Bigfoot, and more. Learn about scientific studies into these unbelievable...
18) Robots and AI
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Robots and AI is a beautifully designed reader all about robots that work, explore, help and rescue humans, and some of the amazing scientists who have created them. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about microbots, mega bots and everything in between!--
Author
Series
Publisher
Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House, LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Pearl and Pascal take their coding adventures to the amusement park in this follow-up picture book from our Girls Who Code program! Pearl and her trusty rust-proof robot, Pascal, are enjoying a day out at the amusement park. Spinning teacups, ice cream, and of course: rollercoasters! Through the use of code, Pearl and Pascal can keep track of their ride tokens and calculate when the line is short enough to get a spot on the biggest ride of them all--the...
Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
What do humans and robots have in common? Find out in this intriguing illustrated nonfiction book that encourages kids to discover their inner robot. Bots and Bods is an illustrated guide for kids looking to explore anatomy and technology and how they're related. How do we both move or sense the world? How does robot intelligence compare to our own? Middle-grade readers will find these answers and more among the four sections: Body structures Muscle...
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