kamen, dean

"In this book, students learn more about this recent innovation through detailed explanations built to foster creativity and critical thinking. ...introduces readers to new ideas and builds on maker-related concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information."--Provided by publisher.

Makers of all ages are using LEGO bricks to create robots. In this book, students learn more about this recent innovation through detailed explanations built to foster creativity and critical thinking. Engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on maker-related concepts they may already know.

"Makers of all ages are using LEGO bricks to create robots. In this book, students learn more about this recent innovation through detailed explanations built to foster creativity and critical thinking. 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 index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information."--.

Describes the invention of a "self-balancing", electric-powered people mover known as Segway's Ginger (or It), and focuses on the designs and preparation behind its creation.