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Even though technology and inventions have been outlawed in the mountain city of Cove, in order to save the city Trenton and Kallista must follow a set of mysterious blueprints to build a creature to protect them from the dragons outside their door.
6) Eager
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Random House
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Unlike Grumps, their old-fashioned robot, the Bell family's new robot, Eager, is programmed to not merely obey but to question, reason, and exercise free will.
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
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English
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They fix spacecraft, dance, tell jokes, and even clean your carpet! From the tiniest robo-bees to gigantic factory machines, robotics is all around you. This technology isn't just for science-fiction anymore -- it's real and more relevant than ever. With stunning visuals and energetic, impactful design, readers won't stop until they've learned everything there is to know about robotics.
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A&D Xtreme, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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"This title presents the amazing advancements of today's robots. Readers will learn about the incredible developments of industrial robots who manufacture and build other machines, as well as those who move and deliver finished products. Includes details about how these robots are designed to assist, protect, and benefit humans, with information about companies and engineers creating today's most up-to-date robots" --
11) Explorer robots
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A & D Xtreme, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Simple text and close-up photographs present the amazing advancements of today's robots. Readers will learn about the incredible developments of robotic exploration from undersea work to caves and outer space. This book contains important details about how these robots are designed to assist, protect, and benefit humans. Includes surprising information about companies and engineers creating today's most up-to-date robots. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
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Big ideas that changed the world volume 2
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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"Machines That Think! explores machines from ancient history to today that perform a multitude of tasks, from making mind-numbing calculations to working on assembly lines to guiding spaceships to the moon. Included are fascinating looks at the world's earliest calculators, the birth of computer programming, and the arrival of smartphones. Contributors discussed include Muhammad ibn Mūsā al-Khwārizmī, Ada Lovelace, and Bill Gates. From the abacus...
14) The wild robot
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Wild robot volume 1
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English
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Roz the robot discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island with no memory of where she is from or why she is there, and her only hope of survival is to try to learn about her new environment from the island's hostile inhabitants.
15) Dogtown
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Dogtown volume 1
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English
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Dogtown is a shelter for stray dogs, misbehaving dogs, and discarded robot dogs, whose owners have outgrown them. Chance, a real dog, has been in Dogtown since her owners unwittingly left her with irresponsible dog-sitters who skipped town. Metal Head is a robot dog who dreams of being back in a real home. And Mouse is a mouse who has the run of Dogtown, pilfering kibble, and performing clever feats to protect the dogs he loves. When Chance and Metal...
17) Cog
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English
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"After an accident leaves him damaged and separated from his scientist caregiver, a young android recruits four robot accomplices and embarks on a cross-country road trip to reunite with her"--
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Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Animimics are the designers and engineers who are inspired by the genius of nature. Using a science called biomimicry, they rely on nature's 3.8 billion years of experience to research and create new or improved designs, materials and systems. Robotics is one of the most exciting fields where scientists and engineers have been inspired by ideas from nature." -- Provided by publisher.
20) Animal robots
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A & D Xtreme, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and close-up photographs present the amazing advancements of today's robots. Readers will learn about the incredible developments of robotic creatures from dogs and cats to fish and insects. This book contains important details about how these robots are designed to assist, protect, and benefit humans. Includes surprising information about companies and engineers creating today's most up-to-date robots. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
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