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1) Big hero 6
Pub. Date
2015
Physical Desc
1 blu-ray (102 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada learns to harness his genius, thanks to his brilliant brother Tadashi and their like-minded friends: adrenaline junkie Go Go Tamago, neatnik Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon, and fanboy Fred. When a devastating turn of events catapults them into the midst of a dangerous plot unfolding in the streets of San Fransokyo, Hiro turns to his closest companion - a robot named Baymax - and transforms the group into a band of...
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National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2016]
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63 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
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Introduces readers to robots and robotics, from how they were developed and the materials used to create them to the jobs they are tasked with and where the field of robotics is heading.
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The future Connor was raised to believe in is altered in part by the appearance of Marcus Wright, a stranger whose last memory is of being on death row. Connor must decide whether Marcus has been sent from the future, or rescued from the past. As Skynet prepares its final onslaught, Connor and Marcus both embark on an odyssey that takes them into the heart of Skynets operations, where they uncover the terrible secret behind the possible annihilation...
5) Ungifted
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Due to an administrative mix-up, troublemaker Donovan Curtis is sent to the Academy of Scholastic Distinction, a special program for gifted and talented students, after pulling a major prank at middle school.
6) Spare parts
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 114 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Four Hispanic high school students organize a robotics club. With no experience, 800 bucks, used car parts and big dreams, this rag tag team goes up against the country's reigning robotics champion, MIT.
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How can robots help us explore space? A probe called New Horizons is zooming through the outer solar system. It's headed to Pluto. It and other space robots can go where people cannot survive. In this book, you'll learn how robots can work as our eyes, ears, and hands in space.
8) Robocop
Pub. Date
2014
Physical Desc
1 DVD (117 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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The year is 2028 and multinational conglomerate OmniCorp is at the center of robot technology. When Alex Murphy, a loving husband, father, and good cop, is critically injured in the line of duty, OmniCorp sees their chance for a part-man, part-robot police officer. OmniCorp envisions a RoboCop in every city and even more billions for their shareholders, but they never counted on one thing. There is still a man inside the machine, pursuing justice....
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"In Robots in the Field, early fluent readers learn about the roles robots play in the field of battle, including reconnaissance, bomb disposal, and search and rescue operations. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the fascinating world of robots."--Amazon.com.
10) Cool robots
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Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 21 x 26 cm.
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Master LEGO brick designer Kenney is back with original creations of Robotopolis--robots, transformers, and spaceships. Includes select model instructions, insider tips, and landscape designs for LEGO fans.
11) Robots in space
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In Robots in Space, early fluent readers learn about the many ways robots have expand what's possible in the field of space exploration. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the fascinating world of robots.
An infographic illustrates the unique features of a particular robot, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about robots that work...
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Page Two Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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Ara loves big numbers -- BIG numbers. She wants to program her droid DeeDee to count all the stars, but she's not sure how. In this upbeat adventure, Ara visits Innovation Plex to enlist the help of four tech trailblazers -- inspiring real-life engineers of Google. With her new friends, Ara discovers an algorithm for success that can solve BIG problems and be lots of fun: courage, creativity, code, and collaboration.
13) Robotics
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Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
2006
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48 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
15) How robots work
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Capstone Press
Pub. Date
c2013
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32 p. : ill. (mostly col.) ; 24 cm.
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"Explains how and where robots work today, as well as discusses new and developing advances in robotics"--Provided by publisher.
16) Helper robots
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"What kind of robots can help humans to deal with disasters? Helper robots! These robots can go where humans can't safely travel. Learn all about them in this book."--
18) Robots
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Time for Kids Books, an imprint of Time Home Entertainment Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
96 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Description
Profiles current robotics technologies while outlining near-future innovations, explaining the components that make up a robot, six primary robot types, and the ways in which robots are helping our world.
19) Making robots
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Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
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64 pages cm.
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"Learn about the history of robotics and find out what it takes to make it in this exciting career field."--
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Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2016]
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32 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
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"In this exciting title, readers will learn about basic robot components and how they are used to build various robots for different purposes. "Makers and Shakers" sidebars introduce the world's greatest robot designers and explain how they came to createtheir exciting inventions. Step-by-step Maker projects let readers put their skills to use as they build amazing robotic creations."--
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