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How robots work

Have you ever seen a robot performsurgery? Do you know how to program your own robost? Where robots fit into your life? Meet some of the robots that have changed our lives. Find out about the robots of today and tomorrow, what they do and what they might look like in the futre. from volcano-exploring robots to robots in outer space, discover the developing world of robitics. Includes up-close character profiles of robots, interesting fact boxes, and a hands-on activity.
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Patterns in nature

recognizing patterns
2009
Provides an understanding of the math skill of pattern recognition through a look at patterns in nature.

Astronauts

2006
Photographs and text describe the various jobs that astronauts do in space and on Earth; and includes personal profiles and facts about each job aboard a space shuttle.

Robot World

2012
Discusses what robots are and how they work. Also looks at different types of robots and their uses.

Space robots

2008
Explores the world of robotics, focusing on space robots, looking at the work done by satellites, rovers, and space station robots, and discussing possible future developments, including flying, self-transforming, and fish-like robots, as well as the humanoid robonaut, and other robots designed specifically for space exploration.

High-risk robots

2008
Explores the world of robotics, looking at the work done by high-risk robots, including bomb disposal, volcano exploration, emergency rescues, mining, and other dangerous tasks, and provides instructions for making a model rescue robot.

Zookeepers

2006
Photographs and text describe the various jobs that zookeepers do; and includes personal profiles and facts about each job.

Border defense

2012
Readers will go behind the scenes and ride along with the worlds toughest, most courageous, and highly-trained border patrols. They'll take in all the rough-and-tumble adventure that is faced each day in their frightening and high-energy careers.

Scientific and medical robots

2008
Describes the usefulness of robots in medicine and scientific research and discusses examples, including robotic nurses, robotic surgery, and artificial intelligence research, as well as robot development and programming.

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