A robot world

A robot world

Clive Gifford

Book - 2018

In today's wired world, robots are everywhere, from movies, in space, as part of computer games--maybe even walking among us. This is a look at their rise: how they've developed over time, from early sketches to terrifying battlebots and factory operatives, to the latest AIs running free from their workshops. Presented chronologically, this robot history explores landmark robots that have captured the imagination, including creations from popular culture.

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Subjects
Robots > Design and construction > Juvenile literature.
Robots > Juvenile literature.
Robotics > Juvenile literature.
Instructional and educational works.
Genres
Instructional and educational works
Published
Hauppauge, New York : Barron's 2018.
Language
English
Main Author
Clive Gifford (author)
Edition
First edition for North America
Item Description
Originally published: London : Franklin Watts, 2017.
"Discover amazing robots and thier robotic powers"--Cover.
Physical Description
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 30 cm
Audience
Ages 9+.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 63) and index.
ISBN
9781438050409
Contents unavailable.
Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 3-5-Robots are an evergreen topic among students-and this book is a fine addition to collections who serve youngsters. Large, bright photos and plenty of white space allow for kids to linger on each spread and gain valuable knowledge from the factoids peppered throughout. Over 20 androids are introduced, from fictional movie ones (WALL-E, R2-D2) to real-life robots that help the military, in space, in hospitals, and under the ocean. More recent inventions like Asimo NAO and RoboThespian are also covered. Ending with the future of automatons, a simple how-to activity, and a host of back matter resources (including a thorough index and a listing of videos, crafts, and game sites), this title is as enjoyable as it is informative. VERDICT Students interested in robotics will greatly benefit as will kids just looking for something to browse. A win for nonfiction collections.-Sandra Welzenbach, Villarreal Elementary School, San Antonio © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Review by Horn Book Review

Evoking vintage sci-fi posters in its graphic design and large format, this sprawling introduction alternates focus between real robotics history and functions and fictional bots such as R2-D2 and Transformers. Each busy two-page spread features a different topic within the expanding technological subject, and captioned photographs act as signposts in a visual tour of the robot world. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. (c) Copyright 2019. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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