computer simulation

"Seventeen-year-old Lake seeks the secret heart of the computer simulation that safeguards passengers aboard a ship orbiting a post-apocalyptic Earth, on a quest that will either save or destroy them all"--OCLC.

Technology keeps progressing and advancements in artificial intelligence will continue to amaze mankind for years to come. Readers will learn about amazing inventions throughout the years, what they do, why they're important, and what technology of the future might look like. This title is at a Level 3 and is specifically written for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

"Seventeen-year-old Lake seeks the secret heart of the computer simulation that safeguards passengers aboard a ship orbiting a post-apocalyptic Earth, on a quest that will either save or destroy them all"--OCLC.

" ... This book delves into the history and thinking behind simulations. Readers will learn about Georg Leopold von Reiswitz's development of a Kriegsspiel for military training, and other major developments. This volume also gives examples of ways that simulations can be useful, and discusses data sources. A concluding simple simulation will round out the learning experience, and encourage readers to create their own simulation."--Amazon.com.

High school senior Gin and new transfer student Felix work on a school project that uses computer simulations to study the behavior of crows, but as the two grow close, Felix mysteriously disappears and Gin's quest to find answers turns dangerous.

"Introduced in 2009, Minecraft? has become an enormous success with gaming kids and adults. Users love exploring and building within Minecraft's mind-bogglingly large environments. This game allows users to practice STEM skills while having fun. One of its greatest strengths is its ability to teach coding principles with 'redstone' blocks. These blocks can be used to make exciting machines and devices in Minecraft's virtual world. With this volume, readers will learn the logic and technology behind coding with Minecraft?. Photographs, diagrams, sidebars, and a graphic organizer help reinforce basic coding concepts"--Provided by the publisher.

Investigates the origins and recent history of augmented reality technology and how AR tech is being implemented into school, job, and everyday social settings through smartphone and tablet apps. Includes a glossary.

Text, illustrations and photographs show readers how to construct their own farms in Minecraft, while also encouraging readers to explore computer programming as a way to create Minecraft mods.

Text, illustrations and photographs show readers how to construct their own bridges in Minecraft, while also encouraging readers to explore computer programming as a way to create Minecraft mods.

Text, illustrations and photographs show readers how to construct their own towns in Minecraft, while also encouraging readers to explore computer programming as a way to create Minecraft mods.