Dinah Williams

Discover the incredible programming that teaches computers how to be brainy. Did you know that you can actually teach a robot to play a game of soccer? Or that you could one day ride to school in a car entirely driven by a machine? Artificial intelligence is changing the way we live, and it is all about teaching computers to learn, grow, and make decisions on their own. Find out exactly how artificial intelligence identifies objects by recognizing cool differences and similarities. You will ignite your scientific mind with fun facts, hands-on activities, and amazing experiments that you can try right at home. Soon you will be spotting patterns and thinking exactly like an advanced computer program. Packed with intriguing information and great photos, this book helps beginning engineers grasp the big ideas behind the technology that is shaping our future.

Set sail on a thrilling quest to solve one of the greatest mysteries of the high seas. Captain Kidd was a legendary and fearsome pirate who sailed the oceans looking for riches. According to old legends, right before Kidd was finally captured by the authorities, he managed to secretly bury a massive treasure hoard filled with heavy silver, sparkling gold, and precious glowing gems. But here is the exciting part: that treasure has never been found. Is there really such a thing as Captain Kidd's hidden loot, or is it just a tall tale? You will get to dive deep into the real historical clues, examine the known facts, and look at the actual photographs from the search. Follow the main events chronologically and explore the different theories that historians have debated for years. Gather the evidence and decide the truth for yourself. Perhaps you will be the one clever enough to finally solve this unbelievable mystery.

Meet the incredible machines that can work, think, talk, dance, and even play. Did you know that there are robots built so incredibly small that they can actually swim right inside your bloodstream? Or that some heavy-duty robots are designed to travel deep into the fiery, boiling insides of active volcanoes where humans could never survive? Discover the wild variety of shapes, sizes, and bright colors that modern robots come in, and explore the mind-blowing tasks they are programmed to complete. You will ignite your scientific curiosity with fascinating facts and hands-on activities that you can try immediately. By simply thinking about the exact steps required to build your favorite sandwich, you will soon realize that you are thinking exactly like a professional robot programmer. Packed with intriguing information and great photos, this book helps you grasp the big scientific ideas that are completely changing the way we see the world.