Why does the military need robots and what's so special about them? Drawing on kids' natural curiosity about technology, this inquiry-based nonfiction book explores the fundamentals of military robots to get elementary-aged kids ready to explore the world of robotics. Conversational questions like "Do robots have brains?" and "Will we ever have robot soldiers?" pique kids' interest. "Did You Know" fact boxes and infographics draw in casual browsers and visual learners. A "Stay Curious!" feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes a glossary and index.