Hyland, Tony

Describes examples of robots in movies and fiction, from their first appearances in the 1920s to the twenty-first century, and explores CGI robot creation, as well as cartoon and toy robots.

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

Showing readers how to put math to work in their day-to-day activities, this book reveals patterns which are found in nature.

Showing readers how to put math to work in their day-to-day activities, this book describes dealing with money and reading recipes for a bake sale.

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

Photographs and text describe the various jobs that high-rise workers do; and includes personal profiles and facts about each job.

Photographs and text describe the various jobs that deep sea divers do; and includes personal profiles and facts about each job.

Explores the world of robotics, looking at robots at work and play in the car industry, in the home, at school, and in other settings. Includes instructions for building a simple robot.

Explores the world of robotics, explaining what robots are, how they move, their senses, feelings, and their artificial intelligence, and looking at humanoid and toy robots, and the types of jobs robots can do.