{"product_id":"9781430238058","title":"LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT: Mars Base Command","description":"\u003cp\u003eCongratulations! You’re on Mars Base Alpha, the first human outpost on the red planet. Don’t relax, though. It’s not all roses and unicorns up here. Mars isn’t called \"The Bringer of War\" for nothing! You’ve just been rained on by a meteor shower and it’s up to you—you!—to put your LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robotics skills to work to save the day, and the base! And that’s only the beginning of the challenges that lie ahead. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLEGO MINDSTORMS NXT: Mars Base Command\u003c\/em\u003e is a book of challenge. It’s about challenging yourself to design and build robots to solve problems, \u003cem\u003etough\u003c\/em\u003e problems. Taking a similar approach to best-selling LEGO author James Kelly’s other books, this book presents a series of four challenges in the setting of mankind’s first-ever manned base on the planet Mars. Each challenge begins with a backstory to set the scene. You’re given instructions for constructing a playing field, including devices that your eventual robot must manipulate. Your job is to build a robot that will execute the challenge and garner you the most points. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book requires the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Education Resource Set. Scoring sheets are included that allow for the book’s use in educational and group settings. Teachers can base lesson plans around the different concepts taught in each challenge. Groups and clubs can choose to run mini-competitions in which teams or individuals compete against each other in a race to save the base. \u003cem\u003eLEGO MINDSTORMS NXT: Mars Base Command\u003c\/em\u003e is an excellent choice for an individual, a group, or a teacher wishing to learn about and have more fun with LEGO’s best-selling robotics platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/strong\u003ethe print version of this title is black \u0026amp; white; the eBook is full color.  \u003c\/p\u003eWhat you’ll learn\u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003eHow to build and test robots using LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eHow to develop problem-solving techniques as you set up and conquer the challenges in the book \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eHow to organize and host a challenge at your school or between friends \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eAbout challenges we might face as humans move beyond Earth \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eTo work as a team to brainstorm solutions to tough problems \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eTo grow in your ability to make decisions when faced with multiple solutions \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  Who this book is for      \u003cp\u003e     \u003cem\u003eLEGO MINDSTORMS NXT: Mars Base Command\u003c\/em\u003e is written for individuals, clubs, and teachers who want to have fun with LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT while learning more about robotics and problem-solving. The book is an excellent choice for individuals who own the kit and are slightly bored with it. The Mars Base storyline and ensuing challenges cure that boredom. Teachers and club leaders will appreciate the book for its problem-solving and teamwork applications.         \u003c\/p\u003e     Table of Contents\u003col\u003e   \u003cli\u003ePlan B \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eThe Power Interrupt Device \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eThe Power Redirect \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eThe Solar Collector \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eSynopsys and Rules: Plan B Challenge \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eStorm Front \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eThe Lander Mark VII: Part I \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eThe Lander Mark VII: Part II \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eSynopsys and Rules: Storm Front Challenge \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eInternal Medicine \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eCommander Evan's Hand: Part I \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eCommander Evan's Hand: Part II \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47124729954544,"sku":"9781430238058","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781430238058_p0.jpg?v=1763749789","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781430238058","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}