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Author:

Latta, Sara L.,.

Title:

Zoom in on mining robots / Sara L. Latta.

Publisher:

Enslow Publishing

Copyright Date:

2018

Description:

24 pages : color illustrations.

Subject:

Robotics--Juvenile literature.
Mineral industries--Automation--Juvenile literature.
Robots, Industrial--Juvenile literature.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Mining robots -- The future of land mining: robots -- Deep-sea mining robots -- Mining robots that are out of this world.

Summary:

Mining can be a dirty and dangerous business. Some mines are difficult, if not impossible, for humans to reach. Enter our ever-evolving world of robotics. They help clean up mining disasters, drill into the ocean floor, and more. Young readers will "dig" the informational text, intriguing facts, and full-color images. A "Words to Know" feature helps students master new vocabulary. Mining Robots includes an activity that shows readers how to make their own rubber band-powered trucks in support of the NGSS K-2 Engineering Design Standards.

ISBN:

0766092305 (library bound)
9780766092303 (library bound)

LCCN:

2017023213

Locations:

BOPG851 -- Ames Public Library (Ames)

BEPA251 -- Linden Public Library (Linden)

WSPF215 -- Spencer Public Library (Spencer)