Robots (Collins Big Cat S.) [Paperback]

Jonathan Emmett (Author)

Book Description

Series: Collins Big Cat S.

A photographic non-fiction book that explains the many different types of robots and their uses. The report tells how robots help us in industry, security, and in exploring uninhabitable environments such as other planets, volcanoes, and the depths pf the ocean. /Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language. / Text type - A non-chronological report. / A labelled diagram on pages 14 and 15 shows the inner workings of a robot, providing the opportunity to further discuss the information. / Curriculum link - Science: Ourselves

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About the Author

Jonathan was born in 1965, the son of a rig fitter and a primary school teacher. He first developed his skills as a writer and illustrator while studying architecture, illustrating poems and lyrics that he had written. After leaving college, he worked as an architect for several years, before pursuing a career in children's books. In addition to writing books such as Bringing Down the Moon, and Ruby Flew Too, he also paper-engineers pop-up books. Adrian Bradbury was born in Manchester and worked as a PE teacher before moving overseas to teach English in Europe, the Middle East and Far East. After returning to England he worked as Deputy Head in three schools and now divides his time between teaching and writing. As well as writing educational materials for HarperCollins and other publishers, he also writes humorous football books for children. His hobbies include playing the piano and all sports.

Product Details

• Paperback: 16 pages
• Publisher: Harpercollins Education (January 5, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0007185820
• ISBN-13: 978-0007185825
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 ounces

More About the Author

Jonathan was born in Leicestershire in 1965, the son of a rig fitter and a primary school teacher.
In addition to writing picture books such as "Bringing Down the Moon", "Someone Bigger" and "Ruby, in Her Own Time", Jonathan also paper-engineers pop-up books. His books have won several awards including the Red House Children's Book Award for "Pigs Might Fly" and the Kiekeboekprijs for "Bringing Down the Moon".
He lives in Nottingham with his wife, Rachel, and his children, Max and Laura.
Visit his website at www.scribblestreet.co.uk