Artificial Intelligence (AGES 8–11): Explore, question and stay safe (Little Guides for Curious Kids)

By R. Kirán Khan

What is AI? Can a chatbot be wrong? How do we keep our information safe?

A Little Guide to AI: Explorer Edition helps curious children understand the technology they hear about every day. It uses clear explanations, everyday examples and playful activities. Children can read it on their own or with a trusted grown-up.

Children discover:

How AI learns from examples, and why poor examples lead to mistakesWhat chat AI is, how it writes replies, and why it isn't a person or a friendHow AI can help people with learning, making things and accessibilityWhy AI gets things wrong, and how to be an answer detectiveHow to protect private information, theirs and other people'sHow to spot fakes, including realistic fake pictures and voices (deepfakes)What bias means, and how to notice who is missingHow to use ideas kindly, and keep their own thinking and learning

Inside you'll find:

20 illustrated chapters with "Think a little more" and "Talk together" promptsA pretend conversation that shows how a prompt and a reply workA pattern game, fact-detective challenges and "What would you do?" scenarios, with an answers pageFour rules to remember: Ask. Protect. Check. Tell.A "Words to know" glossary covering prompt, hallucination, bias, deepfake and moreA family learning plan, plus a note for grown-ups with sources

No app or account needed. Every activity works offline. This is an AI literacy book, not a guide to signing up for AI tools.

A useful resource for families, home educators and primary school teachers building digital literacy and online safety skills.

For younger readers, look for A Little Guide to AI: Read-Aloud Edition for ages 5-7.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HNHK5QVM
• ISBN13: 9798163445677
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.1" x 7.0"