Rise of the Thinking Machines: The Science of Robots cover

Rise of the Thinking Machines: The Science of Robots

Author: Fretland VanVoorst, Jennifer

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 7.8
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 6212
Points per Word 0.000161
Page Count 48
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

This book explores the benefits and future of robotics, discussing the development of autonomous robots and advances in artificial intelligence.

Quick Summary

From self-driving cars to robot doctors, this book reveals how machines are becoming smarter than we ever imagined, and kids get to see the mind-bending technology that's shaping their future right now. Young readers will love discovering the surprising ways robots are already part of their daily lives, from the algorithms recommending their favorite videos to the AI beating world champions at complex games, all while imagining the wild inventions that could exist when they're all grown up. If your kid is fascinated by the technology and innovation in "The LEGO Movie" or dreams of building gadgets like the characters in "Big Hero 6," they'll be totally hooked on this real-world robot adventure. Perfect for curious kids in grades 4 through 8 who want to understand the incredible machines that are changing our world.