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Stupendous and Tremendous Technology: Remarkable and Roving Robots

By Sonya Newland
Series: Stupendous and Tremendous Technology
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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... Read More
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Core technology topics are explored through an entertaining mix of facts, photos and artwork

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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

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  • Stupendous and Tremendous Technology: Remarkable and Roving Robots
    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...
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  • Stupendous and Tremendous Technology: Terrific and Trailblazing Transport
    Welcome to the jet-set world of transport with this fast-fact-packed exploration of ways to travel. 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.Transport explores the most interesting, incredible and awe-inspiring facts about all kinds of transport in bite-sized chunks of...
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    Welcome to the clever world of computers with this fast-fact-packed exploration of micro-chipped marvels. It's the perfect way for children aged 9+ to brush up on their S.T.E.M. stats and cement what they have learned in class with this fun book.Computers explores the most interesting, amazing and awe-inspiring facts about all kinds of computer in bite-sized chunks of text so...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526316219

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 August 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wayland

Edition: Illustrated edition

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 264.0mm

Weight: 150g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Science & Nature Series: Stupendous and Tremendous Technology Sonya Newland

About the Author

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

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