A robot robbery suggests science fair foul play in this Hardy Boys Secret Files mystery. It’s time for the annual Bayport Science Fair, and Frank, Joe, and their friend Phil are determined to have the winning entry. With their spiffy homemade robot, they are convinced they can finally top their classmate, Cissy Zermeno, who has won the past two years. But right before the boys are about to bring Mr. Roboto to the fair, Phil discovers that their prized creation has gone missing! Did town bully (and usual suspect) Adam Ackerman steal him out of jealousy? Or was Cissy worried she would have to settle for second place this year? It’s up to the boys to figure out how Mr. Roboto found his way out of Phil’s garage. Will they get him back in time to compete?

This series of paper toy books unites model-making and gaming in one kick-ass combination.

Wonder Woman(TM), Supergirl(TM), Batgirl(TM), and the DC Super Hero Girls(TM) get glowing in this all-new storybook! An over-the-top pop quiz puts Ms. Martian's ability to turn invisible to the test. Luckily, she's got Wonder Woman, Supergirl, and the other DC Super Hero Girls to help her save the day. Glow-in-the-dark pages reveal clues and help young readers spot Ms. Martian.

When a shape-shifting robot needs help to save the world, it's time for this young gamer to level up! Axel is an awesome gamer who needs a friend, and BEAST is a huge robot on the run from the nasty Grabbem Industries. Together, Axel and BEAST will take on the bad guys and try to the save the world from their evil money-making schemes! In Robotic Rumble, the rumours of a powerful reactor buried under Ghost Island are true - and Grabbem Industries want it for themselves! Axel and Beast are racing to keep it out of Grabbem's hands. But could the rumours of a ghost monster be true too? Packed with exciting action, awesome apps and the greatest friends ever, this series is perfect for kids who are eager to start reading, but prone to dropping off. It's Big Hero 6 meets Transformers, with hilarious characters and high-tech adventure that will propel 7+ readers over the finish line as easily as their favourite cartoon series!

"Describes a variety of robot competitions held in the United States and around the world"--

"Lively text and fun illustrations describe how to draw terrifying robots"--Provided by publisher.

Enter the arena of the metal gladiators Do you have what it takes to build a battle-ready robot? You do now. Here are the plans, step-by-step directions, and expert advice that will put you in competition-while you have a heck of a lot of fun getting there. Grant Imahara, the creator of the popular BattleBot Deadblow, shares everything he’s learned about robot design, tools and techniques for metal working, the parts you need and where to get them, and plenty of tips to keep you off the ropes. When you’re finished, you’ll be ready to rumble. Just a few of the topics you'll learn: Robot design 101 Chemicals and power tools Popular materials compared Cutting your armor Things to know about screws Top ten drive motors Bearings, casters, couplers, and U-joints Roller chains and sprockets Better traction through chemistry Choosing speeding controls Batteries and wiring The driving test Rammers, hammers and crushers