Bøker av Jeff de la Rosa

What's the strangest robot you can think of? Do you have ideas for a nonconventional robot? This book will introduce readers to some of the weirder, less traditional robots in the world of technology! They'll meet zoo robots, bionic kangaroos, buginspired tech, robots that crawl and slither, and more. The Hello, My Name Is feature will introduce students to a variety of reallife robots and their capabilities and features. For more content on the technical world of robots, check out other titles in the STEMfocused Robots series!

Meet NASA inventor Geoffrey Landis! He's here to introduce readers to the methods used to explore the extreme planet of Venus. Alongside Geoffrey, readers will learn about how he and his team are harnessing the wind to explore this challenging environment. They'll learn about Venus's climate and atmosphere, rovers, hightemperature electronics, land sailing, and more. Students will learn about the process of technological design and the importance of space exploration. The Inventor Feature at the back of the book encourages readers to create their own inventions. For more information about interesting space inventions, check out other titles in the Out of This World series!

Do you wonder about how robots can help us complete everyday tasks? Wouldn't it be nice to have a robot help cook dinner? This book introduces readers to the ways that robots can assist humans in the home and local community! They'll learn about delivery, cleaning, medical, companion, and therapy robots. The Hello, My Name Is feature will introduce students to a variety of reallife robots and their capabilities and features. For more content on the technical world of robots, check out other titles in the STEMfocused Robots series!

Meet NASA inventor Masahiro Ono! He's here to introduce readers to the importance of asteroid exploration. Alongside Masahiro, readers will learn about how he and his team are building a probe that can hitch itself to an asteroid. They'll learn about asteroids, the Kuiper belt, tether technology, carbon nanotubes, regenerative braking, and more. Students will learn about the process of technological design and the importance of space exploration. The Inventor Feature at the back of the book encourages readers to create their own inventions. For more information about interesting space inventions, check out other titles in the Out of This World series!

Meet NASA inventor Bruce Wiegmann! He's here to introduce readers to the use of sails in space. Alongside Bruce, readers will learn about how he and his team are building a machine that can sail to the edge of the solar system. They'll learn about solar wind, the heliosphere, electric repulsion, and more. Students will learn about the process of technological design and the importance of space exploration. The Inventor Feature at the back of the book encourages readers to create their own inventions. For more information about interesting space inventions, check out other titles in the Out of This World series!

Meet NASA inventor William "Red" Whittaker! He's here to introduce readers to caves on other planets. Alongside Red, readers will learn about how he and his team develop robotic missions to explore caves on the moon and Mars. They'll learn about lava tubes, orbital scouting, underground exploration, and more. Students will learn about the process of technological design and the importance of space exploration. The Inventor Feature at the back of the book encourages readers to create their own inventions. For more information about interesting space inventions, check out other titles in the Out of This World series!

Meet NASA inventor Kendra Short! She's here to introduce readers to her unique ideas for Mars probes. Alongside Kendra, readers will learn about how she and her team are building a printable spacecraft. They'll learn about Mars exploration, circuits, flexible electronics, women in engineering, and more. Students will learn about the process of technological design and the importance of space exploration. The Inventor Feature at the back of the book encourages readers to create their own inventions. For more information about interesting space inventions, check out other titles in the Out of This World series!

Meet NASA inventor Philip Lubin! He's here to introduce readers to interstellar travel. Alongside Philip, readers will learn about his work on building lightsailing probes that can visit distant stars. They'll learn about stars, Proxima Centauri, solar sails, and laser power. Students will learn about the process of technological design and the importance of space exploration. The Inventor Feature at the back of the book encourages readers to create their own inventions. For more information about interesting space inventions, check out other titles in the Out of This World series!

Meet NASA inventor Robert Hoyt! He's here to introduce readers to technology capable of building large structures in space. Alongside Robert, readers will learn about how he and his team are developing a robotic technology to build spacecraft while in orbit. They'll learn about gravity, orbit, space exploration, additive manufacturing, and more. Students will learn about the process of technological design and the importance of space exploration. The Inventor Feature at the back of the book encourages readers to create their own inventions. For more information about interesting space inventions, check out other titles in the Out of This World series!

Meet NASA inventor Mason Peck! He's here to introduce readers to the use of underwater space technology. Alongside Mason, readers will learn about how he and his team are building squishy robots to explore the oceans on Europa. They'll learn about Europa's oceans, bioinspired tech, life underwater, and more. Students will learn about the process of technological design and the importance of space exploration. The Inventor Feature at the back of the book encourages readers to create their own inventions. For more information about interesting space inventions, check out other titles in the Out of This World series!

Do you wonder about how robots might exist alongside people? How can robots help us live better, more fulfilling lives? This book will introduce readers to the ways that robots can assist humans and help us accomplish tasks we can't do alone. They'll learn about robot astronauts, humanoid robots, androids, the uncanny valley, the Turing test, and more! The Hello, My Name Is feature will introduce students to a variety of reallife robots and their capabilities and features. For more content on the technical world of robots, check out other titles in the STEMfocused Robots series!