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Computer Technology for Curious Kids

An illustrated introduction to software programming, artificial intelligence, cyber-security—and more!
By Chris Oxlade
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Upgrade your tech knowledge with this beautifully illustrated, inspirational, and accessible guide to the fascinating field of computing. From the simplest software to electronic brains, and from smartphone apps to social media and video games, there are gigabytes of data for you to unravel. Discover the... Read More
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Get all the data you need to upgrade yourself into a computer-tech wizard in this illustrated guide!

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Upgrade your tech knowledge with this beautifully illustrated, inspirational, and accessible guide to the fascinating field of computing. From the simplest software to electronic brains, and from smartphone apps to social media and video games, there are gigabytes of data for you to unravel.

Discover the skills you’ll need to become a top-class coder or a cyber sensation, and how microprocessors monitor our factories, fitness, traffic, and even guide robots across other worlds.

From the abacus to apps, games to graphics, and GPS to smart speakers, Computer Technology for Curious Kids provides all the data you need to transform yourself into a computer-tech wizard.

Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 8 to 12.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781486318360

Publisher: CSIRO Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 March 2024

Country: Australia

Imprint: CSIRO Publishing

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Nik Neves

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 225.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 812g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

Chris Oxlade is a prolific author of information books for children. He has written more than two hundred titles on science, technology, sports, and hobbies. He studied engineering at university before becoming an author. He lives in Ilkley, West Yorkshire with his wife, children, and dogs. Most of his spare hours are spent hill running and sailing. Nik Neves is a Brazilian graphic artist, illustrator, and comic author specializing in illustrated maps, sketchbooks, visual diaries, and music. Nik works with clients across the globe and regularly contributes to international publications including Lonely Planet, National Geographic, and Arte Magazin. He lives and works in Berlin.

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