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Computer Science for Curious Kids: An Illustrated Introduction to Software Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber-Security―and More!
Children can discover the wonders of computing, from early developments to the latest technologies, in this inspirational and accessible hardback guide, beautifully illustrated in full-color.
Our world is full of computers, from simple calculators to the smartphones that keep the internet at our fingertips. This entertaining guide traces the history of these scientific developments and how modern computer systems function today, covering AI, coding, robotics and much more! Big new concepts pop off the page, thanks to vibrant diagrams and an engaging, energetic prose style. Kids will relish sharing them with friends and family!
• Famous figures such as Ada Lovelace, Alan Turing and Bill Gates
• Computer programming and coding principles
• How computing technologies affect healthcare, gaming, space exploration and more
• A glossary of key terms
Supporting STEM learning, this inspiring guide will appeal to any child aged 8+ who wants to take their interest in computing further.
ABOUT THE The Curious Kids series draws together a collection of beautifully illustrated fact books that bring STEM subjects to life with a smart, modern style.
Our world is full of computers, from simple calculators to the smartphones that keep the internet at our fingertips. This entertaining guide traces the history of these scientific developments and how modern computer systems function today, covering AI, coding, robotics and much more! Big new concepts pop off the page, thanks to vibrant diagrams and an engaging, energetic prose style. Kids will relish sharing them with friends and family!
• Famous figures such as Ada Lovelace, Alan Turing and Bill Gates
• Computer programming and coding principles
• How computing technologies affect healthcare, gaming, space exploration and more
• A glossary of key terms
Supporting STEM learning, this inspiring guide will appeal to any child aged 8+ who wants to take their interest in computing further.
ABOUT THE The Curious Kids series draws together a collection of beautifully illustrated fact books that bring STEM subjects to life with a smart, modern style.
128 pages, Hardcover
Published November 7, 2023
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Chris Oxlade
892 books14 followersChris Oxlade is the best-selling author of more than 150 non-fiction books, most of them explaining complex scientific ideas and modern technology to young readers in readable text.
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May 25, 2024
The Curious Kids series is illustrated, meticulously researched, and aims to “bring STEM subjects to life with a smart, modern sensibility.”
In this one, we first delve into the history: mechanical counters like the abacus, number sticks..down to the first “programmable” loom by a Frenchman 200 years ago.
In the 1950s, the big computing machines came along, and with the microchip — they became smaller and smaller.
We then examine concepts like the CPU, input and output, software and storage. Next, a better understanding of coding, bitmap and further extensions to what we see by way of text, image and sound.
Of course there’s programming and also gaming, email, the Internet and social media. But there’s also the computers we don’t “see” everywhere we go.
I love how comprehensive this is, and I think this is so handy and readable, for any age really.
📚: @definitelybooks
In this one, we first delve into the history: mechanical counters like the abacus, number sticks..down to the first “programmable” loom by a Frenchman 200 years ago.
In the 1950s, the big computing machines came along, and with the microchip — they became smaller and smaller.
We then examine concepts like the CPU, input and output, software and storage. Next, a better understanding of coding, bitmap and further extensions to what we see by way of text, image and sound.
Of course there’s programming and also gaming, email, the Internet and social media. But there’s also the computers we don’t “see” everywhere we go.
I love how comprehensive this is, and I think this is so handy and readable, for any age really.
📚: @definitelybooks
Displaying 1 of 1 review