White S. Military Robots

New York: Scholastic, 2006. — 56 p.High-low title to appeal to kids fascinated by all things military.
Series features include photos, diagrams, glossary, and resources
Describes vividly - but does not glorify - a sophisticated and lethal weapon of destruction.
High interest in communities near military bases.
Easy-to-read text for low-level readers.
Curriculum standards: Grades 5-8 Science Standards
Science and Technology
Evaluate completed technological designs/products
Communicate the process of technological design
Science in Personal and Social Perspectives
Understanding the risks of natural, chemical, biological, social & personal hazards
Science influences society through its knowledge & world view
Grades 5-8 Standards for Social Studies
Time, Continuity & Change
Identify key concepts (causality, conflict) to explain patterns of change/continuity
Identify processes for reinterpreting past using variety of sources & weighing evidence
Use knowledge of material from history to make decisions on public issues
Power, Authority, & Governance
Describe the ways nations respond to forces of unity and diversity affecting order and security
Describe the role of technology in communications, transportation, weapons development as it contributes to/helps resolve conflicts
Science, Technology, & Society
Examine the influence of culture on technological choices/advancements such as warfare
Global Connections
Explore causes, effects, solutions to persistent global issues such as security