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In 1976, Viking 1 became the first spacecraft from Earth to land on Mars. For the first time, scientists were able to see the surface of the red planet! Since then, NASA and other space organizations have sent other probes to Mars and have learned a lot. Readers find out all about the robots created especially for the task of exploring Mars through detailed diagrams, full-color photographs, and interesting main content. Including information about...
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Scientists first started talking about sending a robot to orbit Saturn in the 1980s! However, it wasn't until 1997 that the Cassini Probe launched. Readers learn not only about how the probe was built, but also about the process of planning such an important, complicated endeavor. Full-color photographs and illustrations supplement the main content's explanation of what Cassini learned as it traveled around Saturn and the cool robotic features that...
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Rosetta isn't the first probe that's been sent to study comets, but it's the most successful as the first spacecraft to closely observe a comet as it approaches the sun. For 10 years, Rosetta moved around the solar system, just so it could finally meet up with the right comet and release a lander to further study it. Readers learn about Rosetta's incredible journey from just an idea to a fascinating robot with solar-charging batteries and other special...
44) Drones
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"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones. Describes the history that led to today's drones and the what makes a drone a robot or simply a remote control plane. Explains their role today and possible future applications in the military, commercially, and for fun. Includes Q&A feature, glossary, index, and further resources"--
45) Space robots
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"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about robots in space. Describes why robots are suited for the risks of space, the data they collect, and what we have learned. Describes the history of robots in space, some missions on Mars and comets, and the future applications of robotic space technology. Includes Q & A feature, glossary, index, and further resources"--
46) Hobby robots
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"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about building and competing with robots. Describes the automatons and toys that shaped today's battlebots built with Lego Mindstorms kits, the ways kids are learning to code and programs robots in school, and where robotics may go in the future. Includes Q & A feature, glossary, index, and further resources"--
47) Medical robots
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"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about robots used in hospitals and other medical settings. Describes therapy robots, robot-assisted surgery, and currier robots autonomously carrying items around hospitals. Explains the technology used for robotic prosthetics and the future of controlling them with brain waves. Includes Q & A feature, glossary, index, and further resources"--
48) Robots at home
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"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about domestic robots. Describes the history of robotics that has led to the robots in our home, such as the Roomba and Robomow. Discusses the experimental robots used to develop technology for the commercial market and the future applications robots in the home. Includes Q & A feature, glossary, index, and further resources"--
49) Military robots
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"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about robots used by the military. Describes drones in the air and sea, robots used for bomb-detection and spying, and how robotic technology helps keep soldiers safe. Explains the history of robotics on the battlefield and the future of fighting robots. Includes Q & A feature, glossary, index, and further resources"--
50) Factory robots
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"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about robots that work to make and package our goods. Describes the technological history that led to today's automated assembly machines. Explains their role today and possible future applications. Includes Q & A feature, glossary, index, and further resources"--
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A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about robots in film and books. Describes the history of robots in science-fiction, the types of evil and lovable robots and how the powers fictional robots have can come to life in real-life robotic technology. Includes Q&A feature, glossary, index, and further resources.
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Wild robot volume 2
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After being captured by the Recons and returned to civilization for reprogramming, Roz is sent to Hilltop Farm where she befriends her owner's family and animals, but pines for her son, Brightbill.
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Robot racers volume 2
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Capstone Stone Arch Books
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2013.
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English
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Jimmy Roberts and his robot, Maverick, are ready for the next stage of the robot races which will go through the Amazon rain forest, but his enemy Horace Pelly is equally determined to win--and he does not care how he does it.
54) Desert disaster
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Robot racers volume 4
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Capstone Stone Arch Books
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2013.
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English
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The fourth leg of the robot races requires Jimmy and the other contestants to navigate a route through the Sahara Desert--without a navigation system.
55) Arctic adventure
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Robot racers volume 3
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Capstone Stone Arch Books
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2014.
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English
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For the third leg of the robot races the contestants must choose between three possible Arctic routes, all of which are dangerous--especially when some of the racers are not playing by the rules.
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Aladdin Quix
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2020.
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Geeger the Robot is going to school. But not robot school...a school with kids, the human kind! Geeger isn't used to human ways, and his zany misunderstandings and overly literal responses to instructions lead to quite a few mishaps. He's starting to wonder if he can even make it until snack time! Will a bot made of wires, nuts, and bolts fit in with a classroom of kids?
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House of robots volume 3
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Little, Brown and Company
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2017.
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English
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"Robots on strike! Sammy's underappreciated mechanical helpers cause chaos in the house! It's up to Sammy and his disabled sister Maddie to keep the peace until his inventor mom reveals her secret project ... and why it was worth the wait"--