Robotic T. Rex (Paperback)

~ Paul Beck (Author)
Key Phrases: rex robot, animatronic dinosaurs

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Product Description

Real robots have been around for more than half a century and used for a variety of purposes. Some dinosaur robots are at the cutting edge of robot research. For years, experimental dinobots have been helping scientists and engineers test out different ways of walking. This "rexbot" will have two legs for walking and a tail to keep it balanced, just like the real T. Rex. Also in existence is Banryu, a real working dinosaur robot. This Japanese robot is about as big as a medium-size dog and is able to patrol the house like a guard dog and using its infrared sensors that can listen for noises and sniff for smoke. From fossil bones in museums to special-effects monsters in movies, T. Rex is probably the most well-known and fascinating dinosaur of all. This all-encompassing, full-color illustrated book gives kids an up-close learning experience and the chance to build their own walking T. Rex!

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Silver Dolphin Books; Book and Access edition (June 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592232108
• ISBN-13: 978-1592232109
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,319,180 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not a Robot, October 27, 2007

By	e-Haskell "e-Haskell" (Chicago) - See all my reviews

This is very easy to put together and the booklet is informative and fun to read with your kids. But the robot itself is poorly made and just walks in circles.

2.0 out of 5 stars Robotic T-Rex (Robotoc Series), January 15, 2007

By	Melody Mehrmanesh "thirdworldbookworm" (denver, CO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The book attached to the build a bot was nice, informative, and my son enjoyed it... the robotic t rex was the problem... I think toys are just getting cheaper and cheaper and was indeed broken within 24 hrs and not from playing with it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Love these kits, October 28, 2006

By	Joy Gordon - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the third kit I bought for my 9 year old grandson. Book is well written and instructions are easy enough for my grandson to follow. A sense of acheivement and a great model at the end.