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Everything robotics: all the robotic photos, facts, and fun! Cover Image

Everything robotics: all the robotic photos, facts, and fun! / Jennifer Swanson with National Geographic Explorer Shah Selbe.

Everything robotics (portion title)

Swanson, Jennifer, (author.). Selbe, Shah, (author.). National Geographic Society (U.S.) (Added Author).

Summary:

Introduces readers to robots and robotics, from how they were developed and the materials used to create them to the jobs they are tasked with and where the field of robotics is heading.

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.

Record details

ISBN: 1426323328
ISBN: 9781426323317
ISBN: 9781426323324
Physical Description: 64 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic Society, [2016]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Robots rule! -- Artificial life -- Robo-helpers -- Fun with robots -- Afterword: The evolving world of robotics -- An interactive glossary.
Target Audience Note:	Ages 8-12 990L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:	Accelerated Reader AR MG 6.8 2 182096.