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Books in Robots and Robotics series

  • Scientific and Medical Robots

    Tony Hyland

    Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2007)
    Through short, sharp sentences and up-close character profiles of robots, this series explores the developing world of robotics and includes hands-on activities.
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  • Underwater Robots

    Daniel R Faust

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Robots can be sent to the most extreme environments in the world. This book takes readers on a deep-sea dive to find out all about underwater robots. Readers will learn about the history of robot technology, as well as the latest uses for underwater robots. The accessible language describes how robots work, while color photographs bring readers into the underwater environments where some robots do their job. Whats the future of underwater robots? What can we find out by using them? This book answers these questions and many more, as readers follow robots under the sea.
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  • Medical Robots

    Daniel R Faust

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Can robots save lives? Medical robots save lives every day, and theyre sure to save more as their technology advances. This book describes the amazing work done by medical robots, from surgical robots to nano-robots. Readers will learn about the medical breakthroughs performed by robots, the latest models, and the future of robots in medicine. Accessible descriptions of how medical robots work will engage readers and give them a deep understanding of this burgeoning technology. Color photographs of each robot are provided to give readers an inside look into the operating room and beyond.
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  • Fighting Robots

    Ryan Nagelhout

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2016)
    These robots are built for the fight. This volume introduces readers to the latest technology behind robots that are armored and armed to battle each other. Readers learn how fighting machines work, as well as the ways they differ from one another and how they use their specific weapons and features to win the battle. Building battling robots has become an exciting and educational activity for science-minded people, including young scientists. This book provides readers with a deep understanding of the technology behind fun fighting robots. Color photographs show readers what each robot looks like, while engaging text will spark their interest in the entertaining and ever-changing world of fighting robots.
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  • Military and Police Robots

    Daniel R Faust

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Robots arent just made for sci-fi thrillers, theyre on the real frontlines. Military and police use robots to perform operations that are impossible or too dangerous for humans to do. Readers will enjoy this in-depth look into the world of military and police robots, from their history to the newest technology available. How can robots help police? How will robots be used in the future? This volume addresses these questions and more through easy to understand text and fascinating facts. Color photographs bring readers behind the caution tape to learn all about military and police robots.
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  • Flying Robots

    Daniel R. Faust

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 17, 2016)
    Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, itÂ’s a robot. Robotic technology has taken to the skies with the rising use of drones, which are used for entertainment, surveillance, and commercial reasons, among others. This book introduces readers to the history and future of flying robots. Readers will learn about the newest flying robot models and the technology behind them. Exciting text is supplemented by color photographs of many real-life robots to give readers a strong understanding of robots that are made for the sky.
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  • Fighting Robots

    Ryan Nagelhout

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2016)
    These robots are built for the fight. This volume introduces readers to the latest technology behind robots that are armored and armed to battle each other. Readers learn how fighting machines work, as well as the ways they differ from one another and how they use their specific weapons and features to win the battle. Building battling robots has become an exciting and educational activity for science-minded people, including young scientists. This book provides readers with a deep understanding of the technology behind fun fighting robots. Color photographs show readers what each robot looks like, while engaging text will spark their interest in the entertaining and ever-changing world of fighting robots.
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  • Flying Robots

    Daniel R. Faust

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, itÂ’s a robot. Robotic technology has taken to the skies with the rising use of drones, which are used for entertainment, surveillance, and commercial reasons, among others. This book introduces readers to the history and future of flying robots. Readers will learn about the newest flying robot models and the technology behind them. Exciting text is supplemented by color photographs of many real-life robots to give readers a strong understanding of robots that are made for the sky.
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  • Space Robots

    Ryan Nagelhout

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Space is the new frontier for robots. Readers learn all about the robots that have left Earths atmosphere to explore space and perform special missions. The book provides an overview of the history of space robots, as well as the development of the newest robots used today. Readers will learn about how robots are changing our knowledge about space and unlocking its many secrets. This book also discusses the future of space technology. Color photographs and engaging text are paired to give readers a deep understand of robots that are out of this world.
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  • How Robots Work

    Tony Hyland

    Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2007)
    Through short, sharp sentences and up-close character profiles of robots, this series explores the developing world of robotics and includes hands-on activities.
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  • Medical Robots

    Daniel R Faust

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Can robots save lives? Medical robots save lives every day, and theyre sure to save more as their technology advances. This book describes the amazing work done by medical robots, from surgical robots to nano-robots. Readers will learn about the medical breakthroughs performed by robots, the latest models, and the future of robots in medicine. Accessible descriptions of how medical robots work will engage readers and give them a deep understanding of this burgeoning technology. Color photographs of each robot are provided to give readers an inside look into the operating room and beyond.
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  • Manufacturing Robots

    Daniel R Faust

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Most products we use every day were made using manufacturing robots. Readers will be surprised to hear how common and important robots are in the manufacturing world. This book covers the history of manufacturing robots, as well as the newest robots that are used today. The many benefits of manufacturing robots are explained, as well as controversies behind their use. Reader will learn the technology behind several manufacturing robots and how they've radically changed the way companies produce goods. Color photographs give an inside look at the jobs manufacturing robots do every day.
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