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Author
Series
Big ideas that changed the world volume 2
Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
124 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
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 Musa-al-Khwarizmi, Ada Lovelace, Alan Turing and Bill Gates. From...
4) Dogtown
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
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Description
Chance, a real dog, has been in the Dogtown shelter since her owners unwittingly left her with irresponsible dog-sitter 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 Head embark on an adventure to find their forvever homes, they find danger, cheese sandwiches, a...
Author
Series
House of robots volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
"Fifth-grader Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez struggles to fit in when his inventor mother requires him to take her latest creation, a robotic 'brother,' to school with him to learn to become a student"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
You know the Super Soaker. It's one of top twenty toys of all time. And it was invented entirely by accident. Trying to create a new cooling system for refrigerators and air conditioners, impressive inventor Lonnie Johnson instead created the mechanics for the iconic toy. A love for rockets, robots, inventions, and a mind for creativity began early in Lonnie Johnson's life. Growing up in a house full of brothers and sisters, persistence and a passion...
Author
Series
Publisher
White Star Kids
Pub. Date
2020
Physical Desc
47 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In this title in the Let's Experiment! series, children are accompanied by two characters: Professor Albert, who will teach them the scientific explanation behind each experiment, and Greg the Robot, who will guide them in their practice. They'll have a ton of fun learning about the different kinds of optical illusions, how to draw an ambiguous figure, how to create a three-sided cube, and much more! For each experiment there is also a "mess-o-meter"...
Author
Series
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
79 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
The Mighty Mars Rovers presents the story of the two robot vehicles, Spirit and Opportunity, that were sent to explore Mars. They lasted far past their projected lives of 3 months and sent back invaluable images of the environmentally hostile planet.
Author
Publisher
Charisma House
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged);
Language
English
Description
"In Let My People Go!, Superbook takes our heroes on a first-hand adventure to experience Moses leading the Exodus out of Egypt. This series brings the greatest stories of the Bible to life-from Genesis to Revelation Each book teaches children timeless moral truths and life lessons through the captivating, Bible-based adventures of two time-traveling children and their robot friend Unparalleled biblical accuracy in both scene design and character...
Author
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
"From enchanted forests to rampaging robots, LEGO Play Book is packed with inspiring models and ideas from LEGO fan builders. Discover tips and tricks for better building techniques. Beat the clock with simple and speedy Quick Builds. Take on your friends with fun LEGO challenges. Spark new play ideas with story-themed chapters." --Back cover.
Author
Pub. Date
2013
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"What can you build with just 35 LEGO bricks? Sean Kenney shows you 75 models he has made using some of the most common pieces available. Follow the instructions, tips, and techniques to create whatever you can imagine"--Page [4] of cover.