"Gives readers a quick look at modern military robots"--

Simple text and color photographs introduce robots to young readers.

Zach and his favorite toy, Clinks the robot, play together every day, but at night the mechanical plaything has a life of its own.

When a wooden robot prince forgets to say the magic words that turn his sister from a log into a princess she is thrown away, so he goes on an epic journey to find her and bring her back.

When Robot and Rico go to the grocery store, Robot uses his power to see the prizes inside the Hero Cat boxes. After they create a mess of discarded boxes, the store worker tells them to leave. Rico buys one box and finds the prize inside that he wanted.

When the first snow of winter arrives, Rico prepares to head outside and play but Robot has trouble keeping up.

"In Robots in the Field, early fluent readers learn about the roles robots play in the field of battle, including reconnaissance, bomb disposal, and search and rescue operations. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the fascinating world of robots. An infographic illustrates the unique features of a particular robot, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children...