Be an engineer! Find books about engineering in the nonfiction section with call number 620 and take a look at these titles related to robotics, and painting. (For more on robotics, please check our juvenile nonfiction at J 629.892, and for more on painting, go the J 750s.)
Explorations in Engineering: Watercolor Bots
(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 700 Sch)
Series: Lab
Presents a series of art projects, using a variety of tools, materials, and techniques and questions associated with each project for exploring creative ideas. Recommended for ages 8-12.
(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 921 Howard Box)
Series: Women in Science & Technology
"As a young child, Ayanna Howard liked figuring out how things worked. Her creativity and love for math led her to become a robotics engineer who continues to solve problems for Earth and space. Her story inspires young people to enjoy math and science." -- Publisher description. Recommended for ages 7-10.
(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 629.892 Lea)
Wouldn't it be cool to have a job working with or around the things you love? Do you have an interest in artificial intelligence? Maybe working with bots would compute for you! Readers will discover the possibilities of careers working with robots. Recommended for ages 9-12.
(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 921 Lemelson Raa)
A Smithsonian-reviewed introduction to the life and achievements of Jerome Lemelson traces his journey from a struggling inventor to the multimillionaire behind such innovations as industrial robots and cassette players. Recommended for ages 6-9.
(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 750.922 Sta)
Series: Kid Legends
Forget the awards, the sold-out museum exhibitions, and the timeless masterpieces. When the world's most celebrated artists were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you! Recommended for ages 9-12.
(Juvenile Graphic Novels - J-GN 629.892 Sco)
Series: Science Comics
Presents the history of robotics, from the world's earliest mechanized robots to modern machines used in the home, in the military, and in space exploration. Recommended for ages 9-12.
(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 751.422 Cl)
Series: Eyewitness Art
Traces the history of watercolor, introduces its materials and techniques, and looks at watercolors by major artists . Recommended for ages 10 and up.
(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 751.422 Bol)
Series: Snap Books. Paint It.
Lively text and step-by-step instructions show how to complete various watercolor art projects. Recommended for ages 10-12.