The Journey of Jason the Frog(TM): A Collection of Four City Adventures (Volume I-II)

Travel across the United States with Jason the Frog, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered robot frog, in this engaging anthology bringing together four city adventures in one exciting collection.

In The Journey of Jason the Frog(TM) A Collection of Four City Adventures (Volume I-II), young readers follow Jason the Frog as he explores some of America's most iconic cities, including Denver, Chicago, New Orleans, and Los Angeles. Each city adventure highlights famous landmarks, neighborhoods, transportation systems, colleges and universities, sports teams, festivals, traditions, and local foods that make each destination unique.

Along the way, Jason the Frog introduces children to kid friendly technology concepts, explaining how AI works and how it helps shape the world around us. Each city tour features clear definitions, fun facts, quiz questions, and interactive activities designed to encourage curiosity, reading comprehension, and critical thinking.

Perfect for classrooms, libraries, homeschooling, and independent reading, this collection blends geography, history, culture, and STEM learning into one cohesive and accessible volume. With engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations throughout, The Journey of Jason the Frog(TM) A Collection of Four City Adventures (Volume I-II) invites young explorers to discover the United States one exciting city at a time, while building foundational knowledge about technology and innovation.

Dr. M. K. Pour, DBA, MS, MBA is an educator, author, and publishing leader with a lifelong passion for learning and knowledge sharing. Throughout his academic career, he has been deeply committed to helping students develop strong analytical and critical thinking skills-an approach that continues to shape his work today. His professional life has been dedicated to advancing research, education, and ethical knowledge dissemination across disciplines. Over the course of his scholarly publishing career, he has authored and/or edited numerous peer-reviewed articles and books, including his 10-volume reference work, Encyclopedia of Modern Artificial Intelligence. In addition, he has served as Editor-in-Chief or founding Editor-in-Chief of many respected academic journals, contributing significantly to the global scholarly community. Beyond his professional achievements, Dr. M. K. Pour is also a devoted father of two young children. As both a longtime professor and a parent, he understands the challenges families face in preparing children for a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence (AI). While children hear about AI every day, many lack a clear, age-appropriate understanding of what it is, how it works, and how it should be used responsibly. The Journey of Jason the Frog(TM) series was created from this dual perspective-as an educator and as a parent. The books are designed to spark curiosity, strengthen intellectual independence, and encourage children to think critically while learning about geography, technology, and the real-world applications of AI. Dr. M. K. Pour believes that AI should empower children-not replace their thinking-and that true preparation for the future begins with nurturing young minds to question, explore, and learn.

O. K. Pour, MA, MBA developed a love of reading at an early age-a passion that continues to form both her personal and professional life. As an avid traveler and lifelong learner, she firmly believes in the power of education to open doors, spark curiosity, and inspire confidence. She holds a Bachelor degree in Accounting, a Master of Arts degree in the field of linguistics, and a Master of Business Administration. Her background in finance and business management has strengthened her leadership skills and deepened the appreciation for thoughtful planning and informed decision-making qualities that are increasingly important in a world that is being transformed by artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. These experiences encouraged Mrs. Pour to look beyond her professional work and begin a new journey as a researcher and writer. Writing for young readers allows her to combine the love of learning with a desire to encourage curiosity, resilience, and humanity in children. Mrs. Pour hopes that every reader walks away with something useful-whether it is a new idea, a sense of possibility, or encouragement to keep asking questions.