Learn about the history of robotics from Leonardo da Vinci to Isaac Asimov.

"Engaging images accompany information about space robots. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

From a mechanical wooden doll to a self-driving car, delve into the history of robots with the 12 Biggest Breakthroughs in Robot Technology. Each chapter focuses on the development of an instrumental piece of technology, connecting inventions that have led to life today. Fascinating historical and modern photos with intriguing layouts and design features support the text. Thoughtful sidebars, "Think About It" prompts, and numbers-based quick facts...

High school senior Bel Maier has an aptitude for engineering and teams up with robotics team captain, Mateo Luna, but after a rough start together the nights of after-school work lead to romance.

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's...it's... a drone! Explore how drones work, what they're used for, and their future.

Learn what a robot is, how they funtion, and what the future of technology may bring.

Due to an administrative mix-up, troublemaker Donovan Curtis is sent to the Academy of Scholastic Distinction, a special program for gifted and talented students, after pulling a major prank at middle school.

From Earth orbit to the surface of Mars to the edge of the solar system, robots are helping push the boundaries of space travel. Space Robots introduces readers to examples of these robots, the challenges faced by their designers, and the advances that are on the horizon. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources,...

"Simple text and full-color photographs describe eight different robots that mimic animals and the work these robots do."--

Robots are at the heart of the makerspaces movement, which aims to bring together like-minded computer experts to build collaborative projects. This book introduces readers to the nascent world of makerspaces and its potential. Readers learn how to find these spaces in their local community or even in the local library. They then learn how to use makerspaces tools such as Arduino microcontrollers or Lego Mindstorms to build full-functioning programmable...