Publisher Description

Take a look at how computers are designed, how engineers program them and how all the data in computers is held. Find out about memory, outputs and inputs, explore amazing feats of computing such as the web, artificial intelligence and virtual reality and imagine what computers might be able to do in the future. Test your understanding with fun activities, such as writing your own program using a programming language such as Scratch.Inject some fun into STEAM topics, with these lively examinations of buildings, robots, computers, vehicles, materials and space! This bright, colourful new series aims to inspire children with a lifelong love of STEAM subjects.

Author Biography

Claudia Martin has worked in book publishing for 17 years. She is the author of several books and websites for children and young people. Her favourite subjects are history, current affairs and technology.

Table of Contents

• 1: A computer is…
• 2: In the beginning
• 3: Computers everywhere
• 4: Ones and zeros
• 5: A computer's brain
• 6: Memory
• 7: Inputs
• 8: Outputs
• 9: Programming
• 10: Hall of fame: computer scientists
• 12: Software
• 13: Graphics
• 14: Games
• 15: Hall of fame: personal computers
• 16: Networks
• 17: The web
• 18: Virtual reality
• 19: Artificial intelligence
• 20: Hall of fame: amazing computers
• 22: A changed planet
• 23: Future computers
• 24: Glossary, further info and quiz
• 25: Index and answers

Long Description

Take a look at how computers are designed, how engineers program them and how all the data in computers is held. Find out about memory, outputs and inputs, explore amazing feats of computing such as the web, artificial intelligence and virtual reality and imagine what computers might be able to do in the future. Test your understanding with fun activities, such as writing your own program using a programming language such as Scratch.Inject some fun into STEAM topics, with these lively examinations of buildings, robots, computers, vehicles, materials and space! This bright, colourful new series aims to inspire children with a lifelong love of STEAM subjects.

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Inject some fun into STEAM topics with these lively books

Description for Sales People

An interdisciplinary approach which combines all STEAM subjects in each colourful, information-packed title

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