You wouldn't want to live without

"Robots are machines that can be programmed to carry out a series of complex actions automatically or under the control of an operator. They come in all shapes and sizes, from mechanical arms and driverless vehicles to walking, talking, artificial people. Discover how robots are helping humanity by doing dangerous jobs, exploring remote places, and becoming our helpers and companions"--Provided by publisher.

"A satellite is a small object traveling around something bigger. The Moon is a natural satellite of Earth. A spacecraft launched into orbit around Earth is an artificial satellite. Since Sputnik 1, about 6,000 more satellites have been launched by 40 countries. Discover how we use satellites every day to talk on the telephone, watch TV, use the internet, predict the weather, and run businesses"--Provided by publisher.

"Humans have always played games, from dice games in ancient Iran to board games in the Victorian period. Video games have become popular, with players arguing why one console is better than another. Discover the many uses of games: how they can be a teaching aid, exercise our bodies and brains, stimulate our creativity, and bring people together"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple machines are around us all the time and we use them every day. Many are built into complex machines, but the simple machine is still in there doing its job. Discover how simple machines enable practically everything around us to work, allowing us to travel in wheeled vehicles, lift very heavy objects, put things together, and take things apart"--Provided by publisher.

Examines how people coped in the past without the Internet and how they developed ingenious ways to make life safer and less unpleasant.