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This book takes kids on a journey to discover the history of games, and then leads them from their initial idea for a new game through several iterations of a game all the way to playing the final version of a game they created. Explore the processes of both playing and creating games while developing critical and creative thinking skills that apply to tasks and concepts across academic fields. -- adapted from back cover.
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What is artificial intelligence? How is artificial intelligence going to change our lives? "Alexa, play my favorite song! Alexa, shut the garage door!" Imagine a world in which you simply call out a request while sitting in your living room and have a small computer comply. Suddenly, the driving beat of your favorite song fills the air while in the distance you hear the grind of the garage door coming down. This scenario is no longer science fiction!...
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"Narrative nonfiction text presents the story of the personal computer's invention: why there was a need for it, its design and testing, the science behind it, and its lasting impact. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, infographics, a glossary, sources for further research, a listing of source notes, and an introduction to the author"--Publisher.
7) The Internet
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Introduces readers to the science that makes the Internet possible. Accessible text, helpful diagrams, and a How Does It Work? feature make this book an exciting introduction to understanding technology.
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"Full-color photographs and a running timeline illustrate important developments in the history of computers. Topics feature the transition from vacuum tubes to transistors to microchips, computer languages and software, history of the internet, and artificial intelligence. A table of contents, glossary, further resources, and an index are included."--
10) Space robots
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From Earth orbit to the surface of Mars to the edge of the solar system, robots are helping push the boundaries of space travel. Space Robots introduces readers to examples of these robots, the challenges faced by their designers, and the advances that are on the horizon. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources,...