Fall 2024

Artificial Intelligence in Transportation

Will AI Help Us or Hurt Us?

From the Set Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe?

Could artificial intelligence make getting about faster, safer, and more fun, or will AI transport us to a dangerous place?

This fascinating book takes readers on a journey through the most exciting technology on Earth, sets out the debate about AI’s pros and cons, and then invites readers to decide if they think AI is a friend or an enemy.

Format List Price Your Price Qty
$33.32 $24.99
Interest Level Grade 5 - Grade 8
Reading Level Grade 7
Dewey Number 388.02
Lexile
ATOS Reading Level
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Language English
Publisher Cheriton Children's Books
Format Reinforced book
ISBN 9781916526686
Copyright 2025
Number of Pages 48
Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Graphics Full-color photographs

SLJ Review of Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe?

This series offers clear, easy-to-understand information for young readers curious about AI. Each book contains eight chapters, with content broken into short, one-paragraph text boxes that can be read individually for research or consecutively for a fuller understanding. Each chapter ends with a balanced discussion of AI’s positive and negative aspects, followed by questions that prompt further reflection. Readers will learn about the history of AI, its recent developments, and a brief overview of how AI is created and the technology behind it. The visuals are vibrant, with colorful backgrounds and photos of people using AI and related devices. VERDICT A visually appealing, recommended purchase.

Author: Nick Hunter