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Lots of things to know about robots

By James Maclaine and Laura Cowan

What do robots smell, build, explore and predict—and what surprising trick helps them learn?

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Genres

Non-fiction Science Fiction

What is Lots of things to know about robots about?

How do robots see, think, move and learn? This fascinating book explores the amazing machines working all around us, from tiny robots helping bees to giant machines controlling traffic. Discover how robots are designed, programmed and powered, and how they copy animals, recognise smells and use clever hands. Meet robots exploring space, helping in factories, competing at chess and predicting the weather. Packed with surprising facts and clear explanations, this lively introduction shows what robots can do now—and what they might do in the future.

About the author

James Maclaine is a children's author known for writing fun and fascinating non-fiction books. He has worked on many popular titles for Usborne, including 'See Inside Your Body' and 'The Story of Science.' James loves helping children discover new things about the world through exciting facts and colourful illustrations.

Pages

64 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2024

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