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Author
Series
Wild robot volume 3
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
"Life for Roz and the animals on their island is perfect. But when mysterious, dangerous waters surround the island, the animals are forced inland to fight over dwindling resources. Roz calms and organizes the animals, but the poison tide takes a terrible toll on the island. So the wild robot sets out across the ocean, determined to stop the poison tide. During her journey, Roz encounters amazing geological formations and incredible creatures, and...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Join two friendly and funny robots, Beep and Boots, as they learn all about time and discover that math is everywhere they look. Beep the robot would love nothing more than to have her own pet, like her friends do. One morning she gets a surprise delivery – a parcel containing circles, squares, triangles, and pentagons for her to make her own robot cat! Beep realizes that she can’t make a pet pal from flat, two-dimensional shapes so, with a...
Author
Series
Robot series volume 2
Publisher
Bantam Books
Pub. Date
1991, ©1957.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Description
The Earth will be destroyed by Solaria's robot army if Elijah Baley fails to find the murderer of an eminent scientist.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Beep and Boots are looking forward to a day out at the zoo, especially getting to see their favorite animal--the giraffe. But they have to keep an eye on the time or else they'll miss feeding time! It's all too easy to get distracted by lions, tigers, and tasty snacks--15 minutes here, half an hour there! Pretty soon, Beep and Boots realize they might be late. Will they make it to the giraffe enclosure in time?"--
6) Measure up
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Beep and Boots have an exciting, fun-packed day planned at the amusement park. The pals cannot wait to enjoy all the rides together. But when they check their heights, Boots is not tall enough to go on a lot of the rides. And going to an amusement park is no fun if you can't share it with friends. Will Beep be able to come up with a solution so the pair can go on the really high Star Drop ride?"--
Author
Series
Stupendous Switcheroo volume 1
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Formats
Description
What would happen if you woke up every single day with a different, surprise SUPERPOWER?! Find out in this zany, hilarious illustrated novel from Mary Winn Heider and Chad Sell. The morning of his mom's business trip, Switcheroo wakes up to discover he has telekinesis. Which is super convenient when he has to give his babysitter-robot the slip to fight crime all day. But it's less convenient when he's recruited to fight crime again the next day, only...
Author
Publisher
Macmillan Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
When Alfie goes to Airport Lost Property, he finds more than he bargained for. A lot more. Because there's a giant robot called Eric hidden away on the shelves. Eric has lost one leg and half his memory. He's super strong, but super clumsy. He's convinced that he's the latest technology, when he's actually nearly one hundred year's old and ready for the scrap heap. Can Alfie find a way to save Eric from destruction - before Eric destroys everything...
9) Dogtown
Author
Series
Dogtown books volume 1
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
In Dogtown, a shelter for unwanted canine and robot dogs, an extraordinary bond develops between Chance, a longing three-legged dog, Metalhead, an empathetic robot, and Mouse, their friendly ally, as they strive to find forever homes.
10) 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
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
Series
Here's Hank volume 11
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2018].
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Hank enters a robot-building contest at school and hopes to win a trophy, despite getting a late start, with help of Frankie, Ashley, and Jaden, a new friend and robot expert.
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"The latest developments in robotics and artificial intelligence and a preview of the coming decades, based on research and interviews with the world's foremost experts. If there's one universal trait among humans, it's our social nature. Having relationships with others is a hard-wired need that literally shapes us and the lives we lead. The craving to connect is universal, compelling, and frequently irresistible. This concept is central to Robots...
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Robbie and Mo Malto's blues about moving to a new town get lifted when they discover they now share a home with Terrans Twitch and Thrash, the first Transformers robots ever born on Earth! Together, Twitch and Thrash introduce their new human friends to their world and show off their unique skills!"--
Author
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Licenses, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Super Sema--hero, sister, and STEM extraordinaire--is here to technovate and save the day! Join her, her friends, her family, even her enemies, and more in this exciting picture book that introduces readers to the fabulous world of Super Sema!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Bantam
Pub. Date
1991
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Description
Fearing a violent confrontation between Earthmen and Spacers, Detective Baley and his new partner, a robot made in the image of the victim, investigate the murder of a Spacetown scientist.
A millennium into the future two advancements have altered the course of human history: the colonization of the galaxy and the creation of the positronic brain. Isaac Asimov's Robot novels chronicle the unlikely partnership between a New York City detective and...
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Now that the Transformers War is over, Optimus Prime's role as leader of the bots looks a little different than before. Follow along as he works with Dot Malto and G.H.O.S.T. and sets an example for Terrans and Transformers bots alike!"--
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