Maloney, Brenna
Summary: Take an in-depth look at the history and cultural impact of robots through the years in this educational and interactive guide! Robots are everywhere-building cars, driving cars, performing surgery, helping soldiers and fire fighters, even vacuuming! From high up in space to the bottom of the ocean, robots are an instrumental part of how humans are learning about the world. This encyclopedic...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Insight Kids 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.892 MALBrown, Don
Summary: "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 Mūsā...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amulet Books 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 006.3 BROHowell, Izzi
Summary: Take a look at how a robotic arm is designed, how engineers are devising examples that can be controlled by the human brain just like a real arm, and how the science of electronics allows the robot to interpret electrical signals and move in response. Find out about sensors, code and programming, explore fascinating robots from drones and space rovers to medical robots, and meet some of the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.8 HOWSarma, Kamya
Summary: Dash and Dot are a pair of robots that you can program using a tablet or smartphone. With this book, students learn the art of innovation through detailed explanations and hands-on activities built to foster creativity and problem solving. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on maker-related concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and an...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.8 SARAdams, William D.
Summary: Robots are all around you. As robotics technology improves, robots are poised to take on even more important jobs, making your life easier, safer, and cooler! Active volcanoes, disaster zones, battlefields: Earth is full of dangerous places. And the rest of the universe isn't that comfortable, either! Robots have long explored our solar system. But today, robots are also helping emergency...
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.8 ADAClay, Kathryn
Summary: "Describes various competitions and games involving robots"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.8932 CLACody, Matthew
Summary: "For the Bright family, rocket science is no big deal, but learning how to be a family is a real challenge! When a dimensional portal sends Mom and Dad who-knows-where, it's up to Nia and Jayden (and their robot nanny, Dusty) to bring their parents home. The question is, where in the multiverse could they possibly be?"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Andrews McMeel Publishing 2021
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1 available in Graphic Novels, Call number: JFIC COD (graphic novel)Mooney, Carla
Summary: "From vehicles and weapons to robots and service animals, the tools of the US military are truly amazing. Ready for Military Action takes you on the front lines with some of the most fascinating technology, gear, vehicles, and animals being used by the US armed forces. Learn more about the history behind these tools and technologies and how the US military uses them today to get its job done."...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2015
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 623 MOOHatke, Ben
Summary: "When a little girl finds an adorable robot in the woods, she presses a button and accidentally activates him for the first time. Now, she finally has a friend. But the big, bad robots are coming to collect the little guy for nefarious purposes, and it's all up to a five-year-old armed only with a wrench and a fierce loyalty to her mechanical friend to save the day!" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 HATMurphy, Maggie
Summary: "Different types of robots and their components, functions, and purposes are explored in a way that students will find helpful and encouraging when they begin working on their own projects. More than just a beginner's guide, this may be the spark to ignite limitless possibility for kids who love to use their minds and hands" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629 MUROtfinoski, Steven
Summary: "Learn about the history of robotics and find out what it takes to make it in this exciting career field."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.8 OTFVenable, Colleen A. F.
Summary: "The family toaster is preparing to take over the world with an army of evil robots, but he needs your help to build them! Several obstacles lie in his path: his homework, a pesky little sister, and even a dastardly kitty cat. Just follow his instructions to build a series of robots and world dominiataion is within reach! With [this book] you can create a bunch of (non-evil) robots of your very...
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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2021
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Place a hold to request this item.Hamilton, S.L. (Sue L.)
Summary: Simple text and close-up photographs present the amazing advancements of today's robots. Readers will learn about the incredible developments and abilities of robots who can enter earthquake, avalanche, volcano, fire, and even nuclear disaster sites to perform search and rescue work.
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Publisher / Publication Date: A & D Xtreme 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.892 HAMDe la Rosa, Jeff
Summary: Robots are all around you. As robotics technology improves, robots are poised to take on even more important jobs, making your life easier, safer, and cooler! Not all robots are confined to deep space or distant assembly lines. Some of them interact with people. What are the advantages and challenges of robots working with people? How are they designed to interact with us? How do we respond to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.8 DE LKlepeis, Alicia
Summary: What kind of work might be taken over by artificial intelligence (AI)? From doing dangerous jobs to helping to create products, the ideas are endless. Learn how the future of work might change because of AI and some of the ethical dilemmas that come along with rapidly changing technology.
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Publisher / Publication Date: An imprint of Capstone Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 006.3 KLEHartman, Ashley Strehle
Summary: "Some robots can dance, perform acrobatic stunts, and even have conversations with their owners. Entertainment 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,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.8 HARRex, Michael
Summary: "Robots try to figure out the difference between facts and opinions"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nancy Paulsen Books 2020
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Place a hold to request this item.Biskup, Agnieszka
Summary: Join super scientist Max Axiom as he explores the technology behind and everyday use of robots in our world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629 BISAnthony, William
Summary: "Help the STEM Detectives find one of their team members. Robot iGumbo has gone missing. Bring your skills in mapping, finding bugs in instructions, and turning back time. Grab your notepad and start investigating!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Publishing Company 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ANTHeider, Mary Winn
Summary: What would happen if you woke up every single day with a different, surprise SUPERPOWER?! Find out in this zany, hilarious illustrated novel from Mary Winn Heider and Chad Sell. The morning of his mom's business trip, Switcheroo wakes up to discover he has telekinesis. Which is super convenient when he has to give his babysitter-robot the slip to fight crime all day. But it's less convenient...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 HEIStock, Lisa
Summary: Featuring high-quality images from the smash-hit movies and TV series, this Level 1 Reader takes a close look at the coolest droids in the Star Wars galaxy, from new favorites BB-8 (Star Wars: The Force Awakens), K-2SO (Star Wars: Rogue One), and Chopper (Star Wars: Rebels) to treasured old friends from the classic saga C-3PO and R2-D2.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2018
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Place a hold to request this item.Collins, Ailynn
Summary: "When someone mentions the word "robot," what comes to mind? Many people think of mechanical characters often seen in science fiction films. But look around and you'll notice that our world is full of robots. From medical devices people use to help them walk to probes that explore the oceans and outer space, robots are all around us. In this nonfiction graphic novel, readers can join Max Axiom...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 670.42 COLFelix, Rebecca
Summary: Readers will examine the history of artificial intelligence, leading scientists in the field, the Three Laws of robots, the singularity, Sophia the robot, and more before deciding for themselves!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 006.3 FELDevlin, Kate
Summary: "The idea of the seductive sex robot is the stuff of myth, legend and science fiction. From the myth of Laodamia in Ancient Greece to twenty-first century shows such as Westworld, robots in human form have captured our imagination, our hopes and our fears. But beyond the fantasies there are real and fundamental questions about our relationship with technology as it moves into the realm of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury Sigma 2018