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Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Discusses how robots are featured in popular culture, including films and fiction. Also discusses real and imagined advances in robotics, and how realistically the technology is represented"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Discusses how robots are used to explore planets and other bodies in space, advances in space robotics, and what we can learn from the data these robots gather"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
In Robots at Home, early fluent readers learn about the many kinds of robots built to help people in their daily lives. 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 robots that work in the home using...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
In Robots in Space, early fluent readers learn about the many ways robots have expand what's possible in the field of space exploration. 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 robots that work...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
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...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
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...
10) Drones
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones. Describes the technological 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.
11) Factory Robots
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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.
12) Factory Robots
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
General Motors brought the first factory robot to life in 1961. The 4,000-pound assembly-line robot was named Unimate. It proved it could build cars twice as fast as humans could! In this children's tech title, the behind-the-scenes robots that make factory work fly get much-deserved attention.
13) Flying robots
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about flying robots. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
14) Hobby Robots
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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.
15) Medical Robots
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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.
16) Medical Robots
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
No surgeon can boast the steady "hands" of da Vinci. This surgical robot was built for careful cutting, and that is why it has helped with more than three million medical operations to date! This high-interest children's read introduces robots dedicated to saving lives and caregiving.
17) Military Robots
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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.
18) Military Robots
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Soldiers regularly put themselves in harm's way to promote peace and protect freedom. This means they have great appreciation for their robotic stand-ins- PackBots. The remote-controlled robots especially save the day when they find hidden bombs! This book puts kids on a reading mission to discover how robots serve the military.
19) Police robots
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about police robots. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
20) Robots at Home
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about domestic robots used in the home. Describes the history of robotics that has led to the robots in our home, such as the Roomba and Robomow. Discusses the experimental robots that scientists use to develop robotic technology for the commercial market and the future applications robots in the home may have. Includes Q&A feature, glossary, index, and further resources.
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