Parenting Tip:
Gifted kids love to see how things work. They'll take things apart to investigate the inner workings of anything from toasters and telephones to computer printers to anything else they can take apart. (No wonder they love robots so much!) If your child loves to take things apart, why not buy him or her a simple tool kit? Whenever something breaks or is no longer wanted, don't throw it away. Let your little take his tools and take it apart! This not only helps your child learn to use tools and get ready to work with robots, it also saves appliances you don't want to get rid of!
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Building Bots
From the Junk Drawer to a "Robot War" If mechanized mayhem is your kid's game, this book is a must-have. Guiding young "Battle Bot" fans from design through construction, it's 256 pages of customized warrior robots made of easy-to-find household and hardware store materials. Also includes tips from top builders, tournament organizers and other professionals.
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Robotics: DISCOVER THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF THE FUTURE with 20 PROJECTS (Build It Yourself)
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Make: Electronics: Learning Through Discovery
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The LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Discovery Book: A Beginner's Guide to Building and Programming Robots
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The LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Idea Book: 181 Simple Machines and Clever Contraptions
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 See Larger Image OWI Rockit Robot Kit from: Elenco Electronics Inc Editorial Review: Product Description: The new futuristic style includes high performance and superior materials. Rockit Robot evolves as a spunky little robot that you can build. Explore the fundamentals of robotics with this informative and entertaining robot kit. Appropriate for ages 10 and up, RocKit Robot is an intelligent robot with a touch/sound sensor. If it comes in contact with an object or hears a loud noise (such as hands clapping), RocKit Robot automatically reverses, then turns left before embarking on a new course.Rockit Robot is lots of fun from the moment it arrives. Requiring only basic hand tools, it contains step-by-step instructions,pre-assembled printed circuit board, condenser microphone,and an easy-to-assemble mechanical drive system. It's an ideal gift for the educator, hobbyist or budding scientist. Specifications: Movement: 3 wheels driven by a dc motor and ratchet mechanism Control: Sound sensor including condenser microphone/transistor Power Source: AA battery x 2 pieces (not included) Power consumption: Max approx. 400mA Size: Body H83 x L115 X W130 mm. Features include: •Explore the fundamentals of robotics with this informative and entertaining robot kit •An intelligent robot with a touch-sound sensor •Requiring only basic hand tools •No Soldering Required •OWI is the premier line of educational robotics kits |
 See Larger Image Elenco Hydrazoid Kit from: Elenco Electronics Inc Editorial Review: Product Description: Hydrazoid is a cool alien creature that is fun to build. No soldering is required. List Price: $43.99
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 See Larger Image WowWee Robosapien X from: WowWee Editorial Review: Product Description: 8006 Features: -Path tracing, Improved interface for easy access to advanced features, Unlimited program steps with multiple program modes, iOS and Android compatible. Interacts with remote control. Requires 4D and 3AAA batteries (not included); 3LR44 (included). For boy or girl ages 6 and up. Designed by a NASA scientist. -Unlimited program steps with multiple program modes. -iOS and Android compatible. Product Type: -Robot. Gender: -Boy. Shape: -2D/3D. Moveable Parts: -Yes. Remote Controlled: -Yes. Dimensions: Overall Height - Top to Bottom: -13.5 Inches. Overall Width - Side to Side: -12 Inches. Overall Depth - Front to Back: -6.5 Inches. Overall Product Weight: -4.25 Pounds. Amazon.com's Price: $85.00 Prices subject to change. |