Space robot engineers design and build robots to do jobs beyond Earth. These jobs may be too dull, dangerous, or dirty for people. Readers learn this and more in this book!.
"Learn all about the Mars Opportunity Rover ('Oppy') in this fictionalized account of the space exploration robot's time on the red planet"--Provided by publisher.
"What kinds of robots can be found in space, and what do they do? Help readers learn all about how robots are used in outer space with informative, engaging text and stunning photographs straight from space experts."--.
Discusses what a robot is and provides examples of robots that can be found in space, including space probes, helper robots, and rovers. Also includes information about robot scientists, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.
Exploring the universe greatly depends on space robots. They go where astronauts cannot go and survive where astronauts cannot survive. Food, water, sleep, and oxygen are not required for them to function, and radiation exposure is not a concern. Young readers curious about space will gravitate toward this high-interest title.
meet NASA inventor William "Red" Whittaker and his team's
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"A volume explaining engineer Willian "Red" Wittaker's plan to develop robots designed to explore the unknown caves on the moon and Mars"--Provided by publisher.
"Images accompany information about robonauts. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
