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How does a tree become a baseball bat? First, a tree is cut into logs. Then logs are cut and shaped. Next a machine carves them. Then the bat is sanded. Follow the process step by step.

The stage was set for a showdown: Man v. Machine. On March 9, 2016, the AlphaGo artificial intelligence computer program played the board game, GO, against the world champion, Lee Sedol. The exciting historic meeting of minds unfolded across five difficult games. This story introduces concepts of artificial intelligence and helps kids understand the challenges and the promise of working with AI.

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!

Computer programming may well be tomorrow’s “new literacy”. Coding offers children a creative avenue to express themselves through technology and opens the door to unlimited opportunities in the digital era. First Time Coders, written by an MIT Master Trainer for coding education and award-winning founder of a STEM and coding education institute, is the essential handbook for parents whose kids are starting their coding journey, or are already coding and eager to learn more.

How does a tree turn into a comic book or a magazine? Follow each step in the production cycle - from planting a tree to reading or writing on paper - in this fascinating book!

How does a sheet of leather become a football? Follow each step in the process - from cutting the leather to pumping air into the finished ball - in this fascinating audiobook!

How does a piece of wood become a brand-new baseball bat? Follow each step in the process - from cutting the wood to shipping the bat to a store - in this fascinating book!

How does a roll of leather become a pair of basketball shoes? Follow each step in the process - from cutting the leather to making sure the finished pair is perfect - in this fascinating book!

How does a sheet of plastic become a soccer ball? Follow each step in the process - from strengthening the plastic to boxing up a brand new ball - in this fascinating book!

Video games today are more advanced than ever. Players can explore virtual worlds. They can play with friends online. But how do video games work? What are the parts inside a game console? Listen to this audiobook to find out!

Computers cannot understand human languages such as English. Instead, they follow instructions written in special codes. Computer programmers use these codes to design video games and computer programs. How does computer coding work? Listen to this audiobook to find out!

This audiobook introduces listeners to the science that makes Smartphones possible. Accessible text and engaging discussion topics make this short audiobook an exciting introduction to understanding technology.

Did you know people can turn the energy in rushing water into electricity? This hydropower can run the computer and the lights in your home. How exactly do we get it, though? And what is the impact on our environment? Listen to this audiobook to find out all about hydropower.

How does an apple tree produce a tasty fruit? Follow each step in nature's cycle - from starting a new tree to eating a juicy apple - in this fascinating book!

Jets are sleek and powerful. They travel very fast. But how do these heavy planes fly? And how do pilots land them? Listen to this audiobook to find out!

Parachutes can be used for emergency landings. But they can also be used for flying fun! Who packs a parachute? And how does its light fabric keep you afloat? Discover the answers inside this audiobook!

How does wheat turn into bread? Follow each step in the food production cycle - from planting wheat seeds to eating toast with jelly - in this fascinating book!

How does an egg become a butterfly? Follow each step in nature's cycle - from egg to brightly colored insect - in this fascinating book!