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Search-and-rescue robots / by Brett S. Martin ; content consultant David Hu.

Search and rescue robots (other title)
Martin, Brett S., (author.). Hu, David, (consultant.).

Summary:

"After disasters, robots can help save lives. They search for survivors from their air, climb through piles of rubble, and help human rescue workers stay safe. Search-and-Rescue Robots introduces readers to examples of these robots, the challenges faced by their designers, and the advances that are on the horizon. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards." -- Amazon.com.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1532114702
  • ISBN: 9781532114700
  • Physical Description: 48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
  • Publisher: Minneapolis, Minnesota : Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2019]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Incredible search-and-rescue robots -- A short but impactful history -- Designing a robot rescuer -- Variety of shapes, sizes, and designs -- The future of rescue robots.
Target Audience Note:
810L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.5 1 198547.
Subject: Rescue work > Juvenile literature.
Robots in search and rescue operations > Juvenile literature.
Robots > Juvenile literature.
Search and rescue operations > Equipment and supplies > Juvenile literature.
Genre: Instructional and educational works.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.

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