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3) Robots
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Introduces robots and the science behind these amazing machines, including a historic timeline of robot development, common jobs robots perform in the workplace and at home, and robots of the future.
4) Robots
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English
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Explores how robots function and are made, looking at their computing components and how engineers design them with specific capabilities.
5) Robots
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Discover what robots can do for you.
6) Robot
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Discusses robots and their history, explaining the tasks robots are designed to do, such as perform delicate surgical operations, clean city sewers, and work as museum tour guides.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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They fix spacecraft, dance, tell jokes, and even clean your carpet! From the tiniest robo-bees to gigantic factory machines, robotics is all around you. This technology isn't just for science-fiction anymore -- it's real and more relevant than ever. With stunning visuals and energetic, impactful design, readers won't stop until they've learned everything there is to know about robotics.
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Big ideas that changed the world volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Machines That Think! explores machines from ancient history to today that perform a multitude of tasks, from making mind-numbing calculations to working on assembly lines to guiding spaceships to the moon. Included are fascinating looks at the world's earliest calculators, the birth of computer programming, and the arrival of smartphones. Contributors discussed include Muhammad ibn Ms al-Khwrizm, Ada Lovelace, and Bill Gates. From the abacus to...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Describes advances in robot development, from eighteenth-century automatons and Tesla's first remote control boat to contemporary robotic vacuums and experimental robotic cars, and provides background information.
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Makerspaces are places designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. In Robotify It! Robots You Can Make Yourself, kids will make a mini monster robot that responds to light, a spinning robotic pencil holder, and more! Colorful step-by-step photos bring each project to life. Techniques and tips help troubleshoot and use the materials within the makerspace.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Science fiction comes to life in this riveting showcase of zoobots - robots inspired by animals. Detailed reports on machines that look and behave like creepy, crawly creatures such as geckos, jellyfish and bats will encourage budding scientists to imagine the next zoobot.
13) A robot world
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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...
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Your readers will discover different tasks robots handle in the world and how robots are put together. This book explores how robots ingest data from their surroundings, and how they function. Budding engineers will also discover some of the intricacies of artificial intelligence, including what it takes to make a machine that can pass as a human. Compelling infographics and simple language make complex mechanics easier to understand. There's a lot...
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Robots are no longer just the preserve of science fiction. From driverless cars to robots helping in hospitals, the field of robotics is one of the most exciting in modern science. With beautiful illustrations by Amy Grimes, this children s book explains what robots are, how they are made, and how we can use them in all sorts of amazing ways. Henny Admoni's book also answers some of the key questions about robotics and AI, such as should we be afraid?...
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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The role of robots in our lives is growing all the time. Learn about their many different shapes, sizes and uses and meet robots who do dangerous and dirty jobs, help perform surgery, look like us, show emotion like us and much more.
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"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.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Robots are machines that can be programmed to carry out a series of complex actions automatically or under the control of an operator. They come in all shapes and sizes, from mechanical arms and driverless vehicles to walking, talking, artificial people. Learn about how robots are helping humanity by doing jobs that are too dangerous for people, exploring places that humans cannot reach, and becoming our helpers and companions.
20) Robots at home
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Robots work in homes every day. Some vacuum floors or mow lawns. Others keep people company. And some help kids have fun! What robots might you find in someone's home? Read this book to find out!
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