Computer Technology for Curious Kids

Chris Oxlade, Nik Neves

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CSIRO Publishing
01 March 2024

Children's & Educational; Science & technology: general interest (Children's&YA)

An illustrated introduction to software programming, artificial intelligence, cyber-security—and more! Upgrade your tech knowledge with this 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.

By: Chris Oxlade
Illustrated by: Nik Neves
Imprint: CSIRO Publishing
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 225mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 812g
ISBN: 9781486318360
ISBN 10: 1486318363
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 01 March 2024
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for Computer Technology for Curious Kids

"""Computer Technology for Curious Kids is the perfect ‘go-to’ book for those children and adults wanting to learn more about computer technology or consolidate their knowledge."" -- Kathryn Beilby * ReadPlus * ""This is presented in terrific chunks of information and plentiful diagrams and illustrations which mean even a digital dunce such as myself can understand concepts. I would say that any of your tech-minded kiddos from around ten upwards would byte into this with gusto."" * Just So Stories *"