The Brainiac's Book of Robots and AI

Name: The Brainiac's Book of Robots and AI
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500652862
Price: 35.0 NZD
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By Paul Virr

Series: Brainiacs

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The Brainiac's Book of Robots and AI by Paul Virr is an engaging introduction for children into the world of robotics and artificial intelligence. It explores the science and technology behind robots and AI, offering fascinating facts, interactive activities, and vibrant illustrations. Aimed at young readers, the book sparks curiosity and provides an understanding of the role these technologies play in our everyday lives.
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The Brainiac's Book of Robots and AI

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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the world of robots and artificial intelligence, presented in a lively and engaging way for young minds. Packed with intriguing facts, activities, and colourful illustrations, it is perfect for sparking curiosity and understanding in children eager to explore technology.

The Brainiac's Book of Robots and AI

This exciting book introduces young readers to the myriad robots doing all the dull, dirty, and dangerous work in our world.

Paul Virr introduces readers to the myriad robots doing all the dull, dirty and dangerous work in our world

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Paul Virr, STEM ambassador for the Bath Royal Scientific and Literary Institute, introduces readers to the myriad robots doing all the dull, dirty and dangerous work in our world.

This new addition to the Brainiac series approaches science and technology from a creative angle to make STEM learning as accessible and fun as possible. Hands-on activities include building a grippy robot hand, making a mechanical hopping frog, testing yourself for artificial intelligence, designing a battle-bot, 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 save lives.

Series: Brainiacs

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The Brainiac's Book of Robots and AI has been praised for introducing young readers to the fundamentals of mechanical motion and algorithmic programming. It balances educational content with entertainment, featuring humour and engaging dialogues to maintain a light-hearted tone.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500652862

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Harriet Russell

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 64

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Paul Virr Series: Brainiacs

About the Author

Paul Virr is an editor and writer of children's non-fiction books. He edited the official children's guides for the Science Museum in London and the Museum of Science in Manchester, and is a registered STEM ambassador working with Bath Royal Scientific and Literary Institute.