The inside guide: robotics

Fighting robots are not a new concept. Ever since the toy Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots made its debut in 1964, children and adults have had fun controlling robots as they fight each other. However, advancements in robotic technology have turned this whimsical pastime into a major sporting event. As the popularity of the TV show Battlebots makes clear, people love to watch robots fight! Full-color photographs, fact boxes, and exciting sidebars help immerse readers in the world of fighting robots, while a list of discussion questions challenges them to think more deeply about this high-interest STEM topic.

Space is often referred to as the "final frontier," but in truth, humans know less about what lives in our oceans than we do about the far reaches of space. High pressure and low light make it dangerous for humans to explore the depths of the seas, which is why oceanographers have turned to robots in recent years. Vivid photographs, accessible text, and fact boxes give readers a glimpse into the world of ocean robotics, and engaging sidebars describe what we've learned from these amazing tools. A list of questions provides a starting point for more in-depth thinking about STEM.

"In the 21st century, people are starting to rely more frequently on robots for all kinds of things. Inventions such as drones, mechanical insects, and self-flying planes have changed the way people interact with the world around them. Through accessible text, augmented with full-color photographs, sidebars, and intriguing fact boxes, readers learn about the newest, most exciting advancements in aerial robotics and how they benefit people. A list of questions promotes critical thinking about various aspects of this high-interest topic that presents STEM concepts in a fun and fascinating way"--.