Stupendous and Tremendous Technology

Remarkable and Roving Robots

Sonya Newland

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Wayland
09 January 2024

Science & technology: general interest (Children's&YA); Educational: Technology

Series: Stupendous and Tremendous Technology

Enter the world of robots with this fast-fact-packed exploration of all things robot-related. It's the perfect way for children aged 9 plus to brush up on their S.T.E.M. stats and cement what they have learned in class with this fun book.

Robots explores the most incredible, weird and awe-inspiring facts about all kinds of robot in bite-sized chunks of text, so readers won't be overwhelmed with information. Funny illustrations and photos are designed to hold their interest, and help them engage with S.T.E.M. topics.

Robots takes a look at all sorts of robot: some work in space, some work for the military and some may even work inside the human body! The book covers all kinds of robot essentials, such as inputs and outputs and how robots 'think' and 'learn'. There is also a fun activity to build a bug bot for budding STEMsters to try out!

The Stupendous and Tremendous Technology series is ideal for all children aged 9+ who are studying S.T.E.M. topics at school or who simply have a fascination with how things work. It covers all the core topics in a fun and accessible way.

Title in the series:

Clever and Crafty Computers

Mega and Mighty Machines

Remarkable and Roving Robots

Terrific and Trailblazing Transport

Also available is Stupendous and Tremendous Science:

Ecstatic and Excellent Energy

Happy and Healthy Human Body

Powerful and Pongy Plants

Soaring and Spectacular Space

By: Sonya Newland
Imprint: Wayland
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Illustrated edition
Dimensions: Height: 264mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 150g
ISBN: 9781526316219
ISBN 10: 1526316218
Series: Stupendous and Tremendous Technology
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 09 January 2024
Recommended Age: From 9 to 11 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1: Robot takeover! 1: Body and mind 1: Input and output 1: Robot senses 1: Hard at work 1: Risky business 1: Smart bots 1: Space explorers 1: Good company 1: Almost human 1: Robot problems 1: The big questions 1: Astonishing activity: Build a bug bot 1: Glossary 1: Further reading 1: Index

Sonya Newland has written and edited many books for children and young people, specialising in science, history and the natural world.