TIME for Kids: 300 Fantastic Facts!: Robots

Learn 300 fun facts about robots from the past, present, and future in this epic book for young readers! With stunning photography and unique facts, these pages are sure to get anyone excited about STEM.

This book is packed with exciting information about robots! Learn 300 fascinating facts about these scientific wonders in this awesome book for technology lovers and aspiring engineers. Author Stephen Krensky teaches kids about the many different types of robots, including the first robots, humanoid robots, toy robots, industrial robots, and military robots. Kids will also get to learn interesting facts about iconic robots from pop culture that star in some of their favorite movies and shows.

Providing reliable news sources to parents and educators for over 30 years, TIME for Kids is dedicated to teaching children about the topics that matter most to them. This TIME for Kids book is perfect for kids who love STEM and are fascinated by the future of technology.

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