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Artificial Intelligence: Building Smarter Machines

In February 2011, artificial intelligent (AI) "smart machine" Watson won a million-dollar prize against two human contestants on Jeopardy. Since then, AI drones, cars, Packbots (rescue robots), and social robots have become realities. Space robots are on the horizon, and according to some AI researchers, the Singularity (smart machines that will reprogram themselves and download massive amounts of information from the Internet until they surpass human intelligence) is not far behind. Award-winning author Stephanie Sammartino McPherson explores the history and remarkable development of AI, from the mid-1950s, when Herbert Simon, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, announced that he and a colleague had invented a "thinking machine" that they called the Logic Theory Machine. McPherson discusses and quotes industry pioneers and leaders, exploring the neurology of the human brain and other inter-related sciences that support AI.

Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe?

Artificial intelligence is the buzz term of our time, but will this amazing technology be our ultimate ally or our ultimate foe? This exciting series invites readers to explore how AI is changing our world and then join the debate about whether this transformative technology will be our greatest friend or our deadliest foe. Packed with high-tech information about the role of AI in all aspects of our lives and filled with debate-style features that explore the benefits and dangers of the technology, this topical series will inform and engage every reader.

Artificial Intelligence: Promise and Peril

Rapid advances in artificial intelligence or AI are changing everyday life in the United States and around the world. Artificial Intelligence: Promise and Peril examines how the technology began and how it is affecting home life, medical care, business activity, and military strategies. It also includes experts' assessment of AI's future, including its possible benefits and dangers.

Artist's Studio (Bullfrog Books)

Where do painters work? What tools do sculptors use? You can answer these questions and more with this engaging series. Vibrant photographs and carefully levelled text introduce emergent readers to visual and performing artists working in a variety of fields. The narrative nonfiction format engages readers in the process of creating art and encourages them to try it themselves.

Artist's Workbook Series

Arts and Culture Alphabet

A is for Asian American illuminates the amazing and ongoing role the Asian American community has played in the shaping of America. Front and back matter provides additional information, including a glossary.

As Babies Dream

This sweet, rhyming bedtime lullaby is a calming ode to nature. A loving family embraces their child as night falls and dream time begins. From rivers to eagles, to lions and lambs, to leaves and rain, and to stars and the moon, the soothing sounds of the world become the inspiration for a loving night of restful sleep for a weary baby. This book shares the spirit of shared community and the common values of love and hope. Award-winning and beloved author LeslAa Newman crafts a sweet tale that all families with a young one can appreciate.

Ashes Trilogy, The

Haunting and apocalyptic, The Ashes Trilogy series, those left standing must learn what it means not just to survive, but to live amidst the devastation. Dark, creepy, and suspenseful, these stories are impossible to put down!

Asian Animals (Pelican)  

Early readers will be introduced to animals from Asia through simple text and vibrant images to aid comprehension. Learn all about the amazing animals that live on the continent of Asia. List of Sight Words. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers.­ Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Ask Scarlett: Can Being Outside Help Me De-Stress? And More Questions about Nature and You

Based on the popular Ranger Rick? magazine feature, Ask Scarlett is a fun question-and-answer reference book that satisfies kids' curiosity about nature and how being outside can make you feel better. With a fun and quirky attitude, Scarlett explains why nature helps the brain, how it supports creativity, and how it helps kids become planet protectors, along with the answers to dozens upon dozens of other nature and health questions. Once kids know what Scarlett knows, they'll be nature expertsCand aficionados extraordinaire.