Elizabeth Noll
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English
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The MQ-1 Predator drone served the U.S. military well for over two decades. The flying robot's early missions were surveillance and reconnaissance. But in time, the drone became armed with Hellfire missiles for attack missions. This STEM-aligned title shows interested readers robots that don't stay grounded.
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English
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Soldiers regularly put themselves in harm's way to promote peace and protect freedom. This means they have great appreciation for their robotic stand-ins- PackBots. The remote-controlled robots especially save the day when they find hidden bombs! This book puts kids on a reading mission to discover how robots serve the military.
4) Space Robots
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English
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Exploring the universe greatly depends on space robots. They go where astronauts cannot go and survive where astronauts cannot survive. Food, water, sleep, and oxygen are not required for them to function, and radiation exposure is not a concern. Young readers curious about space will gravitate toward this high-interest title.
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English
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No surgeon can boast the steady "hands" of da Vinci. This surgical robot was built for careful cutting, and that is why it has helped with more than three million medical operations to date! This high-interest children's read introduces robots dedicated to saving lives and caregiving.
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English
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The U.S. military has given nearly 1,000 robots to police departments around the country. This means most police robots are ex-military. Young readers will walk through the history of robots teaming up with those who bravely wear the badge. They can decide for themselves if they think robots belong on the beat.
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English
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From typing your name to playing a song, everything you do on computers uses code. But how do computers understand what we're telling them? This engaging title introduces young readers to programming languages, binary code, and the history of early programming.
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English
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General Motors brought the first factory robot to life in 1961. The 4,000-pound assembly-line robot was named Unimate. It proved it could build cars twice as fast as humans could! In this children's tech title, the behind-the-scenes robots that make factory work fly get much-deserved attention.
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English
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Did you know that the average car has more than a dozen computers inside? Without computers and the coding that controls them, today's transportation would look a lot different. Young readers will love exploring how coding helps us get around in this fascinating read.
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English
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Thanks to Siri and Alexa, we've gotten pretty used to coding in our home. But did you know a company offered automation for lights and appliances as early as the 1970s? Check out the home automation of the past and the smart homes of the future in this fun read.
13) Machu Picchu
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Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about Machu Picchu. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"-- Provided by publisher.
14) The Colosseum
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Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about the Colosseum. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8."-- Provided by publisher.
17) Astronomer
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Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Description
"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to astronomers. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade."-- Provided by publisher.
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Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Description
"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to computer programmers. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- Provided by publisher.
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Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Children's Holiday: Earth Day
Children's Non-Fiction: Career Resources
Children's Special Topics: Sustainability & the Environment
Children's Non-Fiction: Career Resources
Children's Special Topics: Sustainability & the Environment
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to climate scientists. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- Provided by publisher.
20) Meteorologist
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Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to meteorologists. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- Provided by publisher.

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