This title presents the history of robotics. Vivid text details how early mechanical automatons led to the advanced, intelligent robots of today. It also puts a spotlight on the brilliant scientists who made these advances possible. Useful sidebars, rich images, and a glossary help readers understand the science and its importance. Maps and diagrams provide context for critical discoveries in the field. & ; & ; Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.& ; & ; Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.