Maker Projects for Kids Who Love Robotics

by James Bow

Overview

In this exciting title, readers will learn about basic robot components and how they are used to build various robots for different purposes. “Makers and Shakers” sidebars introduce the world’s greatest robot designers and explain how they came to create their exciting inventions. Step-by-step Maker projects let readers put their skills to use as they build amazing robotic creations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780778722663
Publisher:	Crabtree Classics
Publication date:	03/01/2016
Series:	Be a Maker! Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	10.50(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	1020L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

Time to Make! 4

Robot Inspiration 6

What Is a Robot? 8

Robot Blood and Nerves 10

Inspired by Nature 12

Make It! A Robot Hand 14

Walking Robots 16

Different Tools, Different Tasks 18

Make It! Intruder Alarm 20

Working with People 22

Making Robots Think 24

Robot Revolution 26

Make It! Solar-Powered Robot 28

Glossary 30

Learning More 31

Index 32