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1. Kirk, David (1999). Nova's ark. New York: Scholastic Press.

Abstract:
A young robot turns a field trip to space into a quest for his father when his stolen ship crashes. He makes new friends and finds his father as well as an alternative source of energy.

Abstract provided by Elizabeth Dunn, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bat] [Birds] [Cat] [Critical Thinking] [Deer] [Dog] [Exploration] [Family] [Friendship] [Future] [Hedgehog] [Hummingbird] [Iguana] [Inventions] [Kangaroo] [Monkey] [Moose] [Mouse] [Parents] [Planet] [Robot] [Spider] [Stress Management] [Technology] [Travel] [Turkey]

2. Krahn, Fernando (1979). Robot-bot-bot. New York: E.P. Dutton.

Abstract:
A family's new robot is all work and no play until the daughter takes matter into her own hands. (A Wordless Book)

Abstract provided by Shannon Newhouse, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Careers] [Consequences] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Excitement] [Robot] [Stress Management] [Success] [Technology]

3. Oliver, Mark (2005). Robot dog. Intercourse, PA: Good Books.

Abstract:
A robot dog named Scrap wants to have an owner like all the other robot dogs. He ends up in the junk yard because he has a dent on him. Scrap becomes sad because he doesn't have an owner like his other fiends. Scrap decides to make an owner so he has someone to play with and love him.

Abstract provided by Megan Kamphaus, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Emotions] [Envy] [Excitement] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Imagination] [Pets] [Play] [Robot] [Role Model] [Sadness] [Self Esteem]

4. VanAllsburg, Chris (2002). Zathura: A space adventure. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Abstract:
Danny and Walter Budwing have a typical brotherly relationship. It isn’t until Danny finds an old game that takes the boys away to another galaxy that the brothers finally reach a new appreciation for one another.

Abstract provided by Rebecca Hartman, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accidents] [Adventures] [Alien] [Anger] [Apology] [Challenges] [Change] [Chaos] [Conflict] [Decision Making] [Destruction] [Earth] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fight] [Robot] [Sounds] [Stars] [Verbal Communication]
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