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The inspiring true story of mathematician Katherine Johnson--made famous by the award-winning film Hidden Figures--who counted and computed her way to NASA and helped put a man on the moon!Katherine knew it was wrong that African Americans didn't have the same rights as others--as wrong as...

Do you know how to create an algorithm? These cats sure do! Author Brian P. Cleary offers a fun and accessible introduction to algorithms with the help of the CATegorical cats.

Can cats code? These cats sure can! Find out all about loops and conditionals, presented with playful rhyming verse. Kids will learn how loops and conditionals can save coders time, with lots of examples from everyday life. If loops and conditionals are throwing you for a loop, then this is just the book for you!

Can cats code? These cats sure can! Computer bugs come to life with playful rhyming verse. Listeners will learn about types of errors that can bring a computer to a crawl. And they'll discover these bugs aren't so scary - all thanks to debugging!

The internet connects computers across the world. You may have used it to surf the web or email your friends. But how does it work? How can it send information around the globe? Listen to this audiobook to find out!

Rupert P. Brown’s biggest worry about sixth grade is it might be, well, a little bit dull. After all, how can a fellow be expected to top a fifth grade year in which his best friend was kidnapped, and he found out his best teacher ever was a real, honest-to-goodness witch? But when Rupert types the word "computowitch" in an e-mail message, his screen goes all green, and then his parakeet starts giving him math lessons. He knows it can only mean one thing: Miss Switch is back!

No one knows exactly how artificial intelligence will develop, but the answer might be found in the past. Early AI technology dates back to the 1940s, and growth in the field slowly led to the chatbots and generative AI that we know today. How will this technology continue to grow? And how will it be powered? Explore the history of this technology and how it might be used in the future.

Artificial intelligence has existed for decades, and it continues to improve. But the growth of AI technology has created many challenges. AI has taken jobs from humans. When asked a question, AI can generate false or biased answers, depending on the data the AI was trained on. AI can also assist in creating deepfakes, or images, videos, or audio that are fake. Explore the history of AI and what led to its current challenges.

Engineers and scientists have been developing AI since the 1950s, and it has come a long way since then! AI can now assist in everyday life, from self-driving cars to diagnosing illnesses and suggesting treatments. But how does it work? Explore the inner workings of AI, from machine learning and deep learning to artificial neural networks modeled after the human brain.

People imagined artificial intelligence as far back as the early 1900s. In the 1940s, the first programmed computers were created. Over time, scientists created better computers modeled after the human brain. These days computers can create art or help students with their homework. What will they do in the coming years? Dive in to learn about the past, present, and future of AI.

Artificial intelligence is continuing to evolve every day. When technology advances so rapidly, it sparks discussion about the ethics of AI and how it’s being used. How can the government ensure people’s privacy? How can people keep themselves safe? Come and explore some of the ways to protect yourself and the different scientists and activists working to make AI safe and ethical.

Technology is all around us all the time. Listeners will learn ways to stay safe while using technology and important steps to take if they run into problems.

Championship titles, fame, and huge cash prizes await the very best players. But it takes a lot of hard work to become the best. Learn all about first-person action game esports leagues and what it takes to compete full-time as a professional esports gamer.

In the past, video games have gotten a bad rep for having a negative effect on players. But many studies have proven the opposite! From improved hand-eye coordination and better eyesight to increased socializing and fitness, discover the many ways video games are good for you.

You don't need to be a pro athlete in real life to make big money playing sports like basketball, football, soccer, and others. With lots of practice and quick reflexes, players of Madden NFL, NBA 2K, and other athletic games can hit the big-time on the esports scene.

Ever since people have played video games, there has been competition. Today, Esports is an intense matchup. Teams and athletes from all over the world competing for prize money while audiences watch and cheer. Find out what else makes this sport such a success.

You don't need to wield huge weapons, wear armor, or cast powerful magic in real life to defeat your opponents and claim the prize. With plenty of practice, quick reflexes, and great teamwork, players of League of Legends, Dota 2, and other multiplayer online battle arena games can hit the big-time on the esports scene.

Excited about eSports? If so, an eSports club might be the right fit for you! Find out what it takes to join an eSports club or start your own, including information on membership, meetings, and activities. Together, you and your fellow members can participate, create, and most importantly, have fun.

Can't get enough of coding? If so, a coding club might be the right fit for you! Find out what it takes to join a coding club or start your own, including information on membership, meetings, and activities.

Have you dreamed of making money by playing video games? Getting paid to show off your gaming skills online sounds like an awesome career, but it takes more than just game skills. Learn about the basic business skills and economics behind this career in influencer marketing, all while staying safe online.