Self-Driving Cars: Transportation of the Future

From the Set STEM Is Everywhere!

The technology for self-driving vehicles was once considered only a possibility for the far-distant future. While they aren't widely available yet, the technology is in use and gaining acceptance. This valuable volume explains the science behind this life-changing innovation in accessible language. Sidebars and graphic organizers add more background information about its development and help to reinforce key STEM concepts. The carefully researched text will also highlight the challenges of and concerns about self-driving cars and trucks.

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$28.27 $21.20
Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 3
Dewey Number 629
Lexile
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level P
Language English
Publisher Gareth Stevens
Format Reinforced book
ISBN 9781538283578
Copyright 2023
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 7.625 x 7.125
Graphics Full-color photographs

SLJ Review of STEM Is Everywhere!

“Any grown-up who has felt the urge to start an “In my day…” rant about the ease of access today’s students have will appreciate the educational content of these well-written, informative books. Not only do they lay out the history of how the technology came about, they also do a reasonably good job of explaining how the technology actually works. Wi-Fi includes a helpful diagram showing the electromagnetic spectrum of waves. While all the books spend some time describing safety concerns with technology, Self-Driving Cars and Robots All Around Us share the human concern that automation will take away people’s jobs. The Cloud reminds readers how cloud-based technology helped society transition quickly to home-based work and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each book ends with a timeline of the tech’s development. With its blended descriptive science and tech development information, this series will make report writers very happy indeed. VERDICT Highly recommended.”

Author: Emmett Martin