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Basher Science Mini: Artificial Intelligence: When Computers Get Smart!
By (Author) Tom Jackson
Illustrated by Simon Basher
Pan Macmillan
Kingfisher Books Ltd
9th August 2022
12th May 2022
United Kingdom
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Inventors, inventions and experiments
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Information resources
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Machines and how things work
006.3
Paperback
64
Width 177mm, Height 177mm, Spine 5mm
154g
We're not just smart computers! We do stuff that you humans think only you can do such as reasoning, recognizing faces, playing games, and even making art. Basher Science Mini: Artificial Intelligence explains what artificial intelligence is and how computers are aiding humans in everyday tasks. Artificial intelligence is already shaping the world and computers will be taking on more and more human-type tasks in the future. But there's no need to be afraid of AI. It is here to help, not takeover, despite what you might see in sci fi films. Perfect for home or school, Basher's highly original books make difficult concepts tangible, understandable and even lovable. Chatty first-person text and stylish, contemporary character illustrations give a voice, personality and story to each topic - a brilliant way to communicate science.
Tom Jackson is a highly experienced science writer and editor who has written many titles in the bestselling series Eyewitness Science, including Computer and Science. His other titles include How to Build a Human Body and his book on the history, science and technology behind refrigerators, Chilled. Tom lives in Bristol. Simon Basher needs little introduction as the illustrator of Kingfisher's extensive range of Basher titles, which have sold over 3 million copies to date. His bestselling book is Basher Science: The Complete Periodic Table. Basher's illustration style, often described as graphic surrealism, is quirky and humorous and has proved popular with children and students as well as parents and educators.