The Robot Book

Build & Control 20 Electric Gizmos, Moving Machines, and Hacked Toys

By Bobby Mercer

Science in Motion

JUVENILE NONFICTION

208 Pages, 8 x 8

Formats: PDF, Mobipocket, EPUB

PDF, $9.99 (US $9.99) (CA $12.99)

Publication Date: October 2014

ISBN 9781556524356

Rights: WOR

Chicago Review Press (Oct 2014)

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Overview

How to use reuse and recycle components and supplies to build a variety of devices

The 20 easy-to-build robots in this project book can be constructed for little or no cost using common household objects and repurposed materials. From learning how to turn a toothbrush, an old cell phone or pager, and scrap wire into a Brush Bot, or how to hack a toy car to hotwire a Not-So-Remote Bot, each hands-on project contains a materials list and detailed step-by-step instructions with photos. Explanations of the science and technology behind each robot—including concepts such as friction, weight and mass, center of gravity, kinetic and potential energy, electric circuitry, DC vs. AC current, and more—are also included.

Reviews

“It’s not always easy to find a project book for young designers that contains activities that don’t end up with the parents doing all the work. That’s not the case here…The Robot Book offers up 20 “gizmos, moving machines, and hacked toys” that offer up a number of amazing experiences for the young maker.” —GeekDad

“It’s a solid starting point for readers with an interest in circuitry or engineering—or who simply like to take things apart to see how they work.” —Publishers Weekly

“Those interested in tinkering with electronics will find the tasks engaging and thorough.” —School Library Journal

"Mercer shows readers that by being curious, by observing, and by understanding the basics of machines and electricity, they can make small, amusing robots. Several of the projects don’t even require electricity but still offer kids a chance to create something amazing.” —Booklist

“It’s just the book to have with holiday time for hands-on creating.” —Scientist's Book Shelf

Author Biography

Bobby Mercer has been a high school physics teacher for more than 20 years. He is the author of Junk Drawer Physics, The Flying Machine Book, and The Racecar Book. He lives outside of Asheville, North Carolina.

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