Cutting-Edge Virtual Reality

Virtual reality sounds like the stuff of science fiction movies and immersive video games, but what if you could use it to become a better surgeon or a pilot? You can! Virtual reality is a realistic computer simulation that people can interact with, and it can put you in an operating room, a cockpit, or just about anywhere else. Learn about the latest developments in virtual reality technology, as well as how it's used in classrooms, living rooms, military bases, research facilities, and more.

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Cutting-Edge Virtual Reality

Virtual reality sounds like the stuff of science fiction movies and immersive video games, but what if you could use it to become a better surgeon or a pilot? You can! Virtual reality is a realistic computer simulation that people can interact with, and it can put you in an operating room, a cockpit, or just about anywhere else. Learn about the latest developments in virtual reality technology, as well as how it's used in classrooms, living rooms, military bases, research facilities, and more.

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Cutting-Edge Virtual Reality

Cutting-Edge Virtual Reality

by Christy Peterson
Cutting-Edge Virtual Reality

Cutting-Edge Virtual Reality

by Christy Peterson

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Overview

Virtual reality sounds like the stuff of science fiction movies and immersive video games, but what if you could use it to become a better surgeon or a pilot? You can! Virtual reality is a realistic computer simulation that people can interact with, and it can put you in an operating room, a cockpit, or just about anywhere else. Learn about the latest developments in virtual reality technology, as well as how it's used in classrooms, living rooms, military bases, research facilities, and more.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781541537170
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date: 08/01/2018
Series: Searchlight Books T - Cutting-Edge STEM
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 32
File size: 12 MB
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Age Range: 8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Christy Peterson is a children's science and technology writer based in Vancouver, Washington. She has written more than 30 books and articles for young readers.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 What is Virtual Reality? 4

Chapter 2 Creating Virtual Worlds 11

Chapter 3 Virtual Reality at Work 17

Chapter 4 A Bright Future 24

Glossary 30

Learn More about Virtual Reality 31

Index 32

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