Bolte, Mari

"With a quick glance, everything seems normal. But look closer. Can you tell the difference between people and AI, cyborgs, or robots? Every day, science steps closer to creating artificial life. But how close are we--really--to replacing half our bodies with robotic parts? Can we count on robots to work for us as helpers, assistants, and servers, or are we flirting with danger just imagining the possibilities? Would there be downsides to making machines more mindful? And are there any ethical conundrums that are created as a result?"--Provided by publisher.

"Raised in a skiing family, Mikaela Shiffrin seemed destined to be a skiing star from birth. In her very first Olympics, she became the youngest Olympic champion in her event. She would go on to compete in three more Olympic games. Learn about her journey to the Olympics, the challenges she faced, and how she has become an American Olympic skiing legend"--Provided by publisher.

"An introductory look at word games. Describes the history of the games, introduces creators and innovators, highlights competitions, and provides insight about the games' future. Informational text for readers who are new to word games, or are interested in learning more"--Provided by publisher.

"An introductory look at the game of The SIMS. Describes the history of the game, introduces the creators and innovators, highlights competitions, and provides insight about the game's future. Informational text for readers who are new to The SIMS, or are interested in learning more. Includes a glossary, index, and bibliography for further reading"--Provided by publisher.

"An introductory look at the game of FIFA soccer. Describes the history of the game, introduces the creators and innovators, highlights competitions, and provides insight about the game's future. Informational text for readers who are new to FIFA, or are interested in learning more. Includes a glossary, index, and bibliography for further reading"--Provided by publisher.

"An introductory look at the game of The Legend of Zelda. Describes the history of the game, introduces the creators and innovators, highlights competitions, and provides insight about the game's future. Informational text for readers who are new to The Legend of Zelda, or are interested in learning more. Includes a glossary, index, and bibliography for further reading"--Provided by publisher.

"Discusses the science behind cake pops and includes instructions for readers to make their own at home"--Provided by publisher.

"Discusses the science behind a sandwich and includes instructions for readers to make their own at home"--Provided by publisher.

"Everything we know about Mars's surface has come from rovers. These trusty robotic vehicles roll across the planet taking samples, testing new technology, and sending back photos for scientists to examine. Learn how the rovers got there, more about their missions, and how they function so far away from Earth. Full-color photos bring the rovers and their discoveries to life. 21st Century sidebars discuss technological advancements, hypothesize future endeavors and inventions, and solve problems and challenges astronauts might face. An activity at the end lets readers think about what they learned in a hands-on way.".

"The Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense. It is the head of the military. But it has also come under fire for keeping mysterious secrets under wraps-including possible proof of alien life. Find out what other out-of-this-world information the government has kept hidden"--Provided by publisher.