Saturday Spotlight: Robots featuring Dash!

Robot themed books with the Dash robot and text reading Saturday Spotlight.

Dana is spotlighting robots in the library! We have picture books, chapter books, non-fiction titles, audiobooks, video games -- and even a real robot that you can take home. Watch her video on our YouTube channel for all the details!

Ten Little Robots by Michael Brownlow

Ten Little Robots by Michael Brownlow

Count along with the Ten Little Robots in this action-packed, counting rhyme adventure! Ages 1-5.

Poof! A Bot! by David Milgrim

Poof! A Bot! by David Milgrim

Illustrations and simple text relate how Zip, the unlucky alien magician, zaps a bot and tells it what to do, but the bot does not listen. Ages 3-5.

Robots by Nathan Lepora

Robots by Nathan Lepora

This fun, fact-filled book for kids ages 6–9 guides readers through the science behind the abilities of life-like robots, and how these humanoids might become even more advanced in the future.

How Robots Work by Tony Hyland

How Robots Work by Tony Hyland

Through short, sharp sentences and up-close character profiles of robots, this series explores the developing world of robotics and includes hands-on activities. Ages 8-12.

House of Robots by James Patterson

House of Robots by James Patterson

An extraordinary robot signs up for an ordinary fifth grade class ... and elementary school will never be the same! Ages 8-12.

Les Robots et moi de James Patterson

Les Robots et moi de James Patterson

La mère de Sammy a pour habitude d'inventer des robots. Un jour, elle crée E, un robot très intelligent qui doit accompagner Samuel à l'école. Mais il est trop intelligent, à tel point qu'il crée des problèmes. Avec quelques réglages, il se révélera très efficace. 9 à 12 ans.

Maker Projects For Kids Who Love Robotics by James Bow

Maker Projects For Kids Who Love Robotics by James Bow

Step-by-step Maker projects let readers put their skills to use as they build amazing robotic creations. Ages 8-12.

Robot by Laura Buller, Clive Gifford and Andrea Mills

Robot by Laura Buller, Clive Gifford and Andrea Mills

From mechanical automata to modern-day androids, explore more than 100 robots and discover how they work, who made them, and how they affect the lives of humans around the world. Ages 9-12.

Robotics Engineering by Edwin J. C. Sobey

Robotics Engineering by Edwin J. C. Sobey

Have you always been fascinated with robots? Do you want to know how to build one yourself? Learn the basics from a real-life expert and get some hands-on experience. Ages 9-12.

Robots by Chris Oxlade

Robots by Chris Oxlade

An interactive adventure unveiling the fascinating world of robotics and all it has to offer the 21st century. Ages 8-10.

How To Build Robots by Louise Derrington

How To Build Robots by Louise Derrington

Featuring easy-to-follow instructions, vivid photographs, easily accessible materials, and a handy template. Readers will delight in watching their creations come to life! Ages 10-13.

Grumpy Unicorn Saves The World by Joey Spiotto

Grumpy Unicorn Saves The World by Joey Spiotto

There's nothing that this Unicorn would love better than to just stay in, watch some TV, and veg out. But when his house is dirty, Grumpy decides to buy a cool self-cleaning robot... that due to a factory defect, is determined to conquer the world! Ages 7-10.

The Wild Robot by Peter Brown

The Wild Robot by Peter Brown

Wall-E meets Hatchet in this New York Times bestselling illustrated middle grade novel from Caldecott Honor winner Peter Brown. Ages 8-12.