
Computer Science for Curious Kids: An Illustrated Introduction to Software Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber-Security―and More!
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- Categories:Science, Nature & How it Works
- Language:English(Translation Services Available)
- Publication date:December,2023
- Pages:128
- Retail Price:(Unknown)
- Size:225mm×280mm
- Publication Place:United Kingdom
- Words:20K
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- Text Color:Full color
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Feature
★Uses a clear mix of pictures, diagrams, and instructions that
help to build knowledge, boost confidence, and gain understanding.
★Children will explore the history of engineering and understand why it is a fundamental, incredible, magical way to find out how everything works.
This series includes 4 titles:
Astronomy for Curious Kids
Computer Science for Curious Kids
Money for Curious Kids
Brain Science for Curious Kids
Description
Covering Artificial Intelligence, coding, virtual reality and more, this entertaining guide explores the history of computing developments and its role in society today. Readers can discover how computing is used in space exploration, how microprocessors work, the famous figures who revolutionised our world and other eye-opening facts. These new concepts pop off the page, thanks to vibrant diagrams and an engaging, energetic prose style.
Includes:
• 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.
Author
Chris Oxlade is an experienced 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, sailing and trying to keep track of ever-changing technology.
Nik Neves (Illustrator)
Nik Neves is a Brazilian graphic artist, illustrator and comic author who regularly contributes to publications and clients worldwide, such as Moët-Hennessy, Lonely Planet, Google, Facebook, National Geographic, and Arte Magazin. Chosen as one of the ten best illustrators of Latin America by AI-AP, his work has been selected by Communication Arts, 3×3, Society of Illustrators, and American Illustration in recent years. Nik Neves lives and works in Berlin.