robotics

"Easy-to-follow instructions help kids discover how to make a drawbot, a robotic hand, and a robotic arm. Readers will also learn about vibration, opposable thumbs, and tension and meet some robotics pioneers"--Amazon.com.

Introduces readers to various career options in the field of robotics and covers what the jobs entail, educational requirements, salary ranges, required skills, employment prospects, and more.

An introduction to mining robots and how they are used.

Drones are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of drones from hot air balloons to radio-controlled aircraft to today's unmanned aerial vehicles. Reginald Denny and his development of radio-controlled planes for the US military is featured, and a colorful infographic shows the parts of a drone. Readers will learn how different types of drones work and see the future of drones from weather monitoring to delivering packages! A timeline, a glossary, and an index supplement historical and color photos. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Mining can be a dirty and dangerous business. Some mines are difficult, if not impossible, for humans to reach. Bring on the robots! They help clean up mining disasters, drill into the ocean floor for copper and gold, and much more.

Donovan and his genius friend Noah are back, in a sequel to Ungifted that cleverly sends up our preconceived ideas about intelligence, heroism, and popularity.

"Learn all about robots, from how they are designed and built to which exciting new kinds of robots you might see in the future"--Provided by publisher.

"Donovan Curtis has never been what anyone would call 'gifted.' But his genius friend Noah Youkilis is actually supergifted, with one of the highest IQs around After years at the Academy for Scholastic Distinction, all Noah dreams of is the opportunity to fail if he wants to. And he's landed in the perfect place to do it-Donovan's school. Almost immediately, Noah finds himself on the wrong side of cheerleading captain Megan Mercury and alpha jock Hash 'Hashtag' Taggart. Sticking up for Noah lands Donovan in the middle of a huge feud with Hashtag. He's told to stay away from the sports star-or else. That should be the end of it, but when a freak incident suddenly makes Donovan a hero, he can't tell anyone about it since Hashtag is involved. So Noah steps in and becomes 'Superkid.'"--Jacket flap.

Robot competitions are a fun way for people who build robots to test their designs. Roboticists face off in exciting challenges and contests to determine whose robot is the smartest, the fastest, or the strongest. From playing soccer to moving through mazes to completing search-and-rescue missions, these robots are designed to do amazing things. Find out more about fascinating robot competitions all around the world and how they're challenging people to build robots that are even more incredible!.

"Science fiction and STEM learning combine in this fascinating look at how robots are used in real-life law enforcement situations. Readers will learn about why robots are important and the technology involved in creating and using them."--.