Most Popular Books by Tom Jackson

An introduction to the physical characteristics and habits of spiders.

Pernah lihat mobil berjalan tanpa pengemudi, atau robot yang dapat merapikan rumah? Semua itu hasil kecerdasan buatan, AI! Tapi … bagaimana, ya, cara kerja AI? Dan benarkah robot dapat mengubah dunia? Yuk, cari tahu jawabannya dalam buku ini! ? Bongkar asal-usul AI dan teknologi pintar, dari masa lalu hingga masa depan ? Temukan fakta seru, angka menakjubkan, dan istilah keren dari para ilmuwan robot ? Dilengkapi komik lucu, ilustrasi warna-warni, dan kisah inspiratif para “pahlawan teknologi” dari seluruh dunia!

Discusses the history of spacecrafts and compares the early rockets with the spacecraft used today to visit other planets.

Come and meet the smartest artificial intelligences of the past, present, and future. This cutting-edge book introduces pioneering AI machines such as Watson and Sophia, and lifts the lid on how they work. Meet machines that look like humans, pit your wits against AlphaGo and Deep Blue, and seek advice from Recommendation Engine. With The Code Room, there is even a chance to imagine what it is like to be an AI yourself. There''s nothing smarter than that! Basher Science Mini: Artificial Intelligence explains what AI is and how computers are aiding humans in everyday tasks. AI is already shaping the world and computers will be taking on more and more human-type tasks in the future. But there''s no need to be afraid of AI. It is here to help, not takeover, despite what you might see in sci fi films. Perfect for home or school, Basher''s highly original books make difficult concepts tangible, understandable, and even lovable. Chatty first-person text and stylish, contemporary character illustrations give a voice, personality, and story to each topic--a brilliant way to communicate science. Perfect for home or school, Basher''s highly original books make difficult concepts tangible, understandable, and even lovable. Chatty first-person text and stylish, contemporary character illustrations give a voice, personality, and story to each topic--a brilliant way to communicate science.

Presents an illustrated look at computers, describing how they were invented, how they work, the different types, how they are used in everyday life, and how they affect the future.

From early music players such as the gramophone to today''s digital music platforms and players, this book traces the evolution of technology''s developments in all things music-related. ''Technology Timelines'' is a series of six books aimed at upper Key Stage 2 and early Key Stage 3 readers, tracing the development of specific technologies through the ages.

Want to create groundbreaking medical cures or design future spcaecraft? Or maybe you''ll use forensics to solve a mysterious crime or be the first to discover a brand new dinosaur fossil? Flick through the pages of this book to discover what sort of scientist you could be. This book showcases a diverse array of inspiring careers aross the four disciplines of chemistry, biology, physics and technology. You''ll find details of what sort of work each job involves, the specialist equipment used and what key skills are involved so students can consider which jobs play to their strengths or explore options they''d never considered or heard of before. The simple, bold eye-catching design and accompanying artwork of each role will make this the perfect gift for any child or student from age 9 and up.

The Magnificent Book of Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures introduces readers to the diversity of prehistoric life that roamed the planet millions of years ago. The Magnificent Book of Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures takes young readers back millions of years to the Age of Dinosaurs, showcasing 36 incredible animals with rich, colorful illustrations and interesting facts. From the savage Velociraptor and the terrifying Allosaurus to the soaring Pterodactylus and deep-diving Ichthyosaurus, all types of prehistoric creatures are presented in stunning detail. Fact boxes list the location where each animal''s fossils were found, the meaning of its name, its size, and other key characteristics. The magnificent creatures of the prehistoric world are waiting to be discovered on these pages.

The entire history of Planet Earth as you''ve never seen it before, ideal for readers 8+. Our planet has been spinning in the blackness of Space for 4.5 billion years. People have only been around for a tiny part of it. But what happened before we arrived on the scene? Before animals, dinosaurs and even trees? Imagine if we could discover Earth''s history in one day... Starting the clock from the formation of the Earth, discover each significant moment in time on the clock, counting down to midnight. Earth Clock covers the most interesting and high-impact moments of our planet''s geological history with stunning, detailed illustrations, while charting the evolution of life on Earth, from ancient single-celled organisms to the species we know today, until modern humans appear – at just four seconds to midnight. What will tomorrow bring?

From the first hot air balloons to military supercraft, trace the evolution of technology''s hottest topic - man''s never ending quest to fly. A host of famous flying machines throughout history show how inventors and engineers have developed and improved on technology to make aircraft such an important part of human history. This book also dissects some major developments, such as the jet engine and wing shapes and also explains what happens in a sonic boom and how thrust, gravity lift and weight are all crucial to flight to give a rounded picture of these amazing machines. Technology Timelines is a series of six book aimed at upper KS2 and early KS3 readers, tracing the development of specific technologies through the ages.

With over 350 colour photographs and wildlife artworks, this work explores all aspects of apes and monkeys, from their habitat to their body structure and behaviour.