Getting to know Lego Mindstorms
By: Therese Shea
Edition: First edition.
Series: Code power: a teen programmer's guide; Code power
Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group; Rosen Classroom
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 64
ISBN-13: 9781477777015; 9781477777039; 9781477777046
Subjects: LEGO Mindstorms toys; Computer software; Juvenile literature; Robotics; Programming; Robots; Design and construction
Description: Makerspaces are community workspaces where people can build projects, and Lego Mindstorms is among the most cutting-edge technologies used. Lego Mindstorms are software-hardware kits that allow virtually anyone to build programmable robots. Best of all, these robots are built out of Legos, feeding into any young persons childlike sensibilities. Lego Mindstorms also taps into curriculum-based STEM learning by teaching students the science, technology, engineering, and math skills needed for many of tomorrows careers.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Grades 5 to 8.
Table of contents: title: The toy of the century; title: Body builders; title: Be the software engineer; title: Meeting of the mindstormers; title: Evolving with the EV3.