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In Robots in the Factory, early fluent readers learn about the role robots play in manufacturing our goods. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the fascinating world of robots. An infographic illustrates the unique features of a particular robot, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about factory robots using our safe search engine that...
162) Robots in the field
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Pogo Books
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c2016
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In Robots in the Field, early readers learn about the roles robots play in the field of battle.
163) Robots in the Field
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In Robots in the Field, early fluent readers learn about the roles robots play in the field of battle, including reconnaissance, bomb disposal, and search and rescue operations. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the fascinating world of robots. An infographic illustrates the unique features of a particular robot, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children...
164) To Preserve
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Inspired by Science Fiction Grand Master Isaac Asimov's I, Robot stories. 2037: Robotic technology has evolved into the realm of self-aware, sentient mechanical entities. But despite the safeguards programmed into the very core of a robot's artificial intelligence, humanity's most brilliant creation can still fall prey to those who believe the Three Laws of Robotics were made to be broken. N8-C, better known as Nate, has been Manhattan Hasbro Hospital's...
165) The wild robot
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Wild robot volume 1
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"When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is all alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is--but she knows she needs to survive. After battling a violent storm and escaping a vicious bear attack, she realizes that her only hope for survival is to adapt to her surroundings and learn from the island's unwelcoming animal inhabitants. As Roz slowly befriends the animals, the...
166) The Wild Robot
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Wild robot volume 1
Pub. Date
2016
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English
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Soon to be a DreamWorks movie, coming to theaters 9/20/24!
Wall-E meets Hatchet in this #1 New York Times bestselling illustrated middle grade novel from Caldecott Honor winner Peter Brown
Can a robot survive in the wilderness?
When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is all alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose...
Wall-E meets Hatchet in this #1 New York Times bestselling illustrated middle grade novel from Caldecott Honor winner Peter Brown
Can a robot survive in the wilderness?
When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is all alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose...
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There are many kinds of motors that are used to put a robot in motion. This book lists the types that are available, what they can do, and how much power they require. Also, it provides examples of ways to determine mathematically if a motor is strong enough to do the task required.
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As students transition to higher levels of robotics, the problems they are asked to solve become more difficult. This book covers some more advanced tasks such as soldering and welding, and using CAD to design the robot. Also included are examples of how physics can be used to see if elements of the robot are strong enough to perform a task.
170) Awesome Space Robots
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Some people say that space is the final frontier. But robots are making space much less mysterious. Robots and robotic probes have been exploring the planets and helping astronauts do research since the 1970s. Look inside to learn about incredible space robots and the amazing things that they have discovered about our solar system.
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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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What's the difference between an asteroid and a planet? Scientists struggled with this question for many years with regard to Ceres. Today, it's called a "dwarf planet" and because of the Dawn Probe, we know a lot about it! Robots have many cool features that bring the far reaches of space to scientists on Earth, and readers learn about the amazing technology the Dawn Probe used to explore Ceres. Up-close photographs and full-color illustrations complement...
173) Decepticon island!
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Little, Brown and Company
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[2017]
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Learning that their enemies are building an army, the Autobots work together to plan a defense only to find themselves being taken captive on Decepticon Island.
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With their unique maneuverability, drones and flying robots are used for all kinds of work. Drones can save lives in disasters. They fly over and photograph disaster-stricken areas so relief workers can find those who most need help. Drones can also be a farmer's best friend they help farmers check on crops from the sky, saving them time, money, and a whole lot of work. Discover more fascinating facts about drones and flying robots from who first...
175) Fighting robots
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"Introduces readers to the latest technology behind robots that are armored and armed to battle each other"--Provided by publisher.
176) Flying robots
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"Robotic technology has taken to the skies with the rising use of drones, which are used for entertainment, surveillance, and commercial reasons, among others. This book introduces readers to the history and future of flying robots. Readers will learn about the newest flying robot models and the technology behind them"--Amazon.com.
177) Helper Robots
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Robots help people in many situations. Some robots rescue people trapped by tornadoes or earthquakes. Others explore volcanoes and the seafloor. And some help scientists protect our environment. How might helper robots affect your life? Read this book to find out!
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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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"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"--
179) Humanoid Robots
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Humanoid robots can help us learn. They can go places humans can't, such as deep underwater, sending back information we never knew before. Humanoid robots can also aid in search and rescue they are able to easily cross rough landscapes and carry heavy supplies. Discover how this cutting-edge technology was first created, and explore what kind of functions humanoid robots will perform in the future.
180) Integrated Robotics
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Many students come to a class on robotics expecting to see R2-D2. This book tells students what a robot is, provides a short history of robotics, and teaches them what the parts of a robot are and how those parts work together. This book also points out pitfalls when building a simple robot and gives examples of how trouble spots were overcome.