Potter, William

"The phrase 'artificial intelligence,' or AI, brings to mind interactions with computers that speak to people with human-like voices. . . . AI is used in health care, education, and even in our houses. . . . Readers find out all this and more, including the history of AI and what its future may be"--OCLC.

"Robots aren't just human-like machines that can walk around and talk. They're remote-controlled vacuumed cleaners, giant robotic arms used to build cars, and in the equipment of operating rooms. This volume shows readers just how many robots are used in so many ways"--OCLC.

Most adults carry a tiny computer around in their pocket all day, every day! Smartphones are just the latest in personal computing technology, and most young readers are already familiar with those as well as tablets and other computers. This volume explores just how pervasive computer technology is in daily life, highlighting the positives and negatives of this. The history of computers and how they work is also part of this comprehensive book, with detailed diagrams and text written just for curious young readers.

This book is the guide to everything drones: their history, a drone's main parts, learning how to control one, and more.

Collects twenty-one mazes to be traced with a finger that are full of dragons, tornadoes, and other dangerous things.

This ultimate guide takes readers back to the basics of beating the bad guys with martial arts and hand-to-hand combat.

This ultimate guide introduces readers to a tantalizing array of mystical powers, and gives them the tools to design their own.

Example backstories help readers create their own complex characters. They'll also learn important artistic techniques to enhance their storytelling, such as how to use body language to express a wide range of emotions.

This ultimate guide teaches readers how to craft the perfect villains to oppose their heroic characters.

This ultimate guide shows readers how to create costumes that reflect their characters' powers, how to design a team of characters with interesting group dynamics, and how backstory can contribute to a character's flaws and strengths.