Inteligencia artificial: computadoras y máquinas inteligentes (Artificial Intelligence: Clever Computers and Smart Machines)

For ages, the idea of machines that think and act on their own has gripped scientists, thinkers, and the general public. This book explores the history of artificial intelligence (A.I.), and how science fiction is quickly becoming science fact. It examines the technologies involved in A.I. and its inevitable effects on work, life, health, and many other aspects of human society. Rooted in history and science, this book provides an inside look at a topic that captivates engineers, scientists, and dreamers, but also raises important ethical issues and challenges how we see ourselves and our...

Most young astronomers know that Earth is located in the Milky Way galaxy, but they might not know what that means or what lies beyond. Understanding our galaxy and others will help them comprehend more about how the universe works. Your readers will discover many amazing and memorable facts about galaxies, including their differing shapes, numbers of stars, and constant movement. They'll especially love the mind-boggling images of the depths of space.

Don Quixote tells Sancho Panza about Miguel de Cervantes, the writer who has told their story to the world, in a story that includes background on Cervantes's life and accomplishments.

Esta historia empieza una mañana de esas en que te aburres más que Spiderman en un descampado. Sabes de lo que te hablo, ¿verdad? Parece mentira que el día comenzara así... ¡y acabara con una de las aventuras más épicas de mi vida! Todo fue muy rápido: ver a ese desconocido entrar en su base secreta, colarme tras él sin ser visto... ¡e inventarme el reto de sobrevivir allí sin que me descubra! ¡A tope de pócimas de invisibilidad! ¡Venga escondites aquí y allá! En el momento me pareció divertido, pero nunca podría haber imaginado la montaña rusa de locuras que se me venía...

This book teaches kids about what the Northern lights are and how the sun and Earth's atmosphere causes them. The book is complete with labeled images when needed, simple text, and more facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.