How Do Robots Defuse Bombs?

by Yvette LaPierre

Overview

The military and police use robots to stop bombs from exploding. Read this book to discover how engineers create these life-saving machines.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543541397
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2018
Series:	How'd They Do That?
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	10 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

A robot saves the day — Military robots — The wheelbarrow — Bomb disposal robots today — Glossary — Trivia — Activity — Further resources — Index.

Interviews

Series focuses on the engineering process, a key part of STEM; Easy-to-read, high-interest text and vivid photos make complex feats of engineering exciting and understandable for readers; Wide variety of engineering topics appeals to readers interested in animals, space, the military, and more

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2018
Gr 2–5—Human problem-solving meets feats of modern engineering. Within each volume, curious readers will discover real-life situations where scientists and engineers used critical thinking to find solutions to problems as wide-ranging as how to reuse rockets to how to build wildlife crossings that protect both animals and people. While the sentences are a bit choppy, readers should find them straightforward and easy to understand, and amid the many photographs are the occasional gems that students will find fascinating, including one of a mummy's prosthetic toe. Educators will appreciate the critical thinking activity at the conclusion of each book, which empowers kids to be problem-solvers and encourages independent research. VERDICT A welcome addition to STEM shelves.

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