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The brainiac's book of robots and AI  Cover Image Book Book

The brainiac's book of robots and AI / written by Paul Virr ; illustrated by Harriet Russell.

Virr, Paul. (Author). Russell, Harriet, 1977- (Added Author).

Summary:

Read this and you'll become a total brainiac who knows: which gross and scary jobs only robots can do, how nanobots could battle bugs inside the human body and why self-driving cars save lives. Put your techy know-how to the test and try these activities: Build a grippy robot hand; Make a mechanical hopping frog; Try to beat a basketball robot's top score!

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780500652862 (hardcover)
  • Physical Description: 64 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
  • Publisher: London : Thames & Hudson Ltd, 2023.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Target Audience Note:
6-10 years old.
Subject: Robotics > Juvenile literature.
Artificial intelligence > Juvenile literature.
Robots > Juvenile literature.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Lakeshore Branch J 629.892 Vir 31681030033609 JNONFIC Available -

  • Baker & Taylor
    "This exciting book introduces young readers to the myriad robots doing all the dull, dirty, and dangerous work in our world"--
  • WW Norton
    The Brainiac’s Book of the Climate and WeatherBrainiacHands-on activities include building a grippy robot hand, making a mechanical hopping frog, testing yourself for artificial intelligence, and writing the first bill of robot rights. Readers will also find out which gross and scary jobs only robots can do, how nanobots could battle bugs inside the human body, and why self-driving cars might save lives.Through quirky stories, infographic data dumps, and entertaining activities, readers will discover all there is to know about robots and artificial intelligence.
  • WW Norton
    This exciting book introduces young readers to the myriad robots doing all the dull, dirty, and dangerous work in our world.

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