Robotics

Computers are everywhere: at school, in our homes, and in factories and offices. Many people have a mini-computer in their pocket! This engaging series looks at computers and their uses, with an emphasis on the STEM principles that underpin how they work.
  Robotics brings together computer programming, science, and engineering. It’s the branch of science that builds robots and programs them to perform tasks. Robots often do jobs that are too dangerous, difficult, or repetitive for people to do. Find out how robots have developed, how they work, and how people use them.

Nancy Dickmann grew up reading encyclopedias for fun, and after many years working in children's publishing, she now has her dream job as a full-time author. She has had over 200 titles published so far, mainly on science topics, and finds that the best part of the job is researching and learning new things. One highlight was getting to interview a real astronaut to find out about using the toilet in space!