Computer Technology for Curious Kids: An illustrated introduction to software programming, artificial intelligence, cyber-securityand more!
By (Author) Chris Oxlade
Illustrated by Nik Neves
CSIRO Publishing
CSIRO Publishing
1st March 2024
Australia
Children
Non Fiction
004
Hardback
128
Width 225mm, Height 280mm, Spine 14mm
812g
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 youll 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.
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.