Publisher Annotation: Donovan Curtis has never been what anyone would call "gifted." But his genius friend Noah Youkilis is actually supergifted, with one of the highest IQs around. After years at the Academy for Scholastic Distinction, all Noah dreams of is the opportunity to fail if he wants to. And he?s landed in the perfect place to do it?Donovan?s school. Almost immediately, Noah finds himself on the wrong side of cheerleading captain Megan Mercury...

Discusses the history of robots, how they work, using them at work, school, and play, and what scientists are working on.

"Building Better Robots offers a cutting-edge, comprehensive look at one of science's biggest challenges. Includes a look at the history of the topic, recent breakthroughs, key facts to consider, and questions that remain unanswered"--

Learn about all the different types of robots and the various functions they can perform.

"Learn about the history of robotics and find out what it takes to make it in this exciting career field"--

"Investigate battling robots with leveled text, infographics, and dynamic photos"--

Learn about the history of robotics from Leonardo da Vinci to Isaac Asimov.

Due to an administrative mix-up, troublemaker Donovan Curtis is sent to the Academy of Scholastic Distinction, a special program for gifted and talented students, after pulling a major prank at middle school.

Most people have seen or heard about flying drones and their many uses, but have you heard about drones in the water? What are they used for, and how are they waterproof? With this volume, readers will learn what an underwater drone is and how it operates. Students will discover how people use drones to explore shipwrecks, coral reefs, and other underwater sites. They'll find out how the use of drones helps scientists obtain data about the water,...

There are many beautiful and dynamic aerial photographs, including breathtaking views of mountains or scenes in the middle of the ocean. Not long ago, taking an aerial photograph could be costly, difficult, or even dangerous! Today, drones have changed how we take photographs. Using drones for photography presents us with a new perspective and can show us amazing scenes. This informational yet gripping narrative explores drone technology in age-appropriate...