Powerful Military Robots

by James Bow

Overview

Introduces readers to the most powerful robots used by the US military today, how they work, and what makes them unique. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781503816718
Publisher:	Child's World Stride
Publication date:	08/01/2023
Series:	Military's Most Powerful
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.21(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.28(d)
Lexile:	730L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 10 Years

About the Author

James Bow is the author of more than 40 nonfiction books for children. He is a graduate of the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, and is a freelance writer and editor. He currently lives outside Toronto, Canada, with his wife and two daughters.

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2023

Gr 3–6—Robots, machine guns, drones, missiles, warships, and more are examined in these eight volumes. The authors discuss how the respective machines work and what they do. The underlying theme is safety for military personnel, highlighting how drones and robots handle dangerous jobs for humans. Readers learn that robots can put out fires on ships, the M249 can fire 850 rounds per minute, the C-5M Super Galaxy is the largest U.S. military aircraft, and the special paint used on the B-21 Raider bomber deflects radar. Some of the data included is quite detailed, and there is much for interested readers to glean. Photographs and diagrams complement the informative texts nicely. Future engineers will probably enjoy these titles as much as military enthusiasts, as they will find this technology quite impressive. VERDICT These well-written volumes will be appreciated by middle grade readers who are interested in the military as well as engineering and require more than nice photographs. Selectors should consider.

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