What Is Artificial Intelligence? by Cody Crane

What Is Artificial Intelligence?

Cody Crane

Scholastic Inc. · Print & ebook · September 2, 2025

A discovery pick for readers interested in What Is Artificial Intelligence? (a True Book: Our Digital World).

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Who it’s for
AI is already part of daily life; this book introduces young readers to how it works.
Themes
Artificial intelligence in daily life, Using technology to improve lives
Genres
Technology, Computers, Robots & Robotics

About this book

How is AI changing our lives? Discover the secrets of this cutting-edge technology with this book for young readers. When people think about artificial intelligence (AI), they may picture a futuristic world of flying cars, robots integrated into the human body, and computers ruling the world. However, AI is already a big part of how we live today—from music apps that let us hear our favorite songs to mapping apps that get us where we need to go.

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What Is Artificial Intelligence? uses engaging, interactive text to introduce readers to this hot topic, and to teach them how it can be used to improve our lives. ABOUT THIS SERIES: The world of media and technology is changing fast—and young students are right there in the thick of it. As children try to make sense of new technologies, they face a variety of critical issues, including how to access reliable sources of information, how to protect themselves online, and how to use technology in mindful and respectful ways. That’s where the books in the Our Digital Future series can help. Each title has been developed to help young readers think critically and navigate new technologies with confidence and care.

AI in Daily Life

AI is already part of daily life; this book introduces young readers to how it works.

Come here for

  • Everyday examples, including music apps and mapping apps
  • An introduction to how AI can be used to improve lives

Expect

  • Interactive text about artificial intelligence
  • Examples drawn from familiar apps

Where it sits

Computers53%
Robots & Robotics45%
Technology44%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Kids Software
  • Technology
  • Inventions
Authors
Cody Crane
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
September 2, 2025
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Artificial intelligence in daily life · Using technology to improve lives
Reading lane
Kids Software