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Time for Kids Explorers: Robots

by TIME for Kids   |  Ages 8-11
RM45.00 MYR
Time for Kids Explorers: Robots
Time for Kids Explorers: Robots

Meet the Machines Shaping Tomorrow

Designed for curious readers ages 8–12, this photo-rich guide explains what makes a robot. Discover six types of robots, including those used by first responders, the military, and spy agencies. Packed with facts and questions, it explores today’s robots and what may come next.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Time for Kids Explorers: Robots

by TIME for Kids   |  Ages 8-11
RM45.00 MYR
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ISBN: 9781618933737
Author: TIME for Kids
Publisher: Time for Kids Books
Date of Publication: 2014-06-17
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Picture Books, Young Readers, Educational
Related Topics: Reference, Science & Nature, Adventure
Goodreads rating: 3.2
(rated by 5 readers)

Description

Robots is the first book in an exciting, new series from TIME For Kids. Aimed squarely at readers who want to know more, this book answers the questions that children ages 8-12 want to learn the answers to. Do you know what makes something a robot? Can you name the six types of robots? Can robots really fly? What kinds of robots are being designed by spy agencies, the military, and our first responders? And best of all, what's next? Rich with photos, facts, and fun, Robots will cover the world of robots as it exists today - and will exist tomorrow.
 

Meet the Machines Shaping Tomorrow

Designed for curious readers ages 8–12, this photo-rich guide explains what makes a robot. Discover six types of robots, including those used by first responders, the military, and spy agencies. Packed with facts and questions, it explores today’s robots and what may come next.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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