Computer Technology and Computer Programming

This simple visual guide to building computer games with the Scratch programming language makes coding a doddle for kids - and is fully updated now that Scratch 3.0 has landed!Just follow the numbered

Explore the rise of technology that may soon rule our lives!What is a computer, how does it work, what are they being used for and what role may they play in the future? Big impactful photos fill the

Explore the technology that is changing our world!Imagine a computer that can learn from experience and teach itself new things - that's AI in action! Trace the development of intelligent computers fr

Build your own computer games with Scratch 3!Learn how to make fun games with Scratch—a free, beginner-friendly programming language from the MIT Media Lab. Create mazes, road-crossing games, and two-

Learn to think like a coder without a computer! Each of the fun craft activities included in this book will teach you about a key concept of computer programming and can be done completely offline. Th

Each book goes inside a different machine or technology and explains the key computer code and systems that are controlling them. Step-by-step activities teach you how to create your own versions of t

From graphic novel superstar (and former computer programming teacher) and New York Times bestselling author Gene Luen Yang, Secret Coders: Potions & Parameters is the sixth and final volume in a

From graphic novel superstar (and former computer programming teacher) and New York Timesbestselling author Gene Luen Yang, Secret Coders: Potions & Parameters is the fifth volume in a wildly ente

Three techno-tastic Winnie and Wilbur adventures in one! Winnie and Wilbur love technology! Whether it's ordering a new computer, getting behind the controls of a rocket, or trying to outwit a robot,

Explore the exhilarating world of information technology. This title builds an essential foundation for computing study for children aged 7-9 by exploring the computer devices we use every day and exp

Explore the exhilarating world of information technology in this series aimed at children aged 7-9. An essential introduction to computer programming exploring computational thinking with simple step-

A new-generation reference book about the cool technology of our world, for kids used to surfing and swiping.Our world is full of funky gadgets and technological gizmos. Within the next hour, you will probably use a computer, the internet, a hand-held game, or a cell phone. Technology is not only playing an ever-increasing role in our everyday lives, but also in the way we explore the world around us. Cool technology is useful, but what do we know about how it works? This book investigates the science behind technology, taking readers on a journey of discovery that they will never forget. It uncovers the smart tech of mobile phones, wi-fi, and GPS, as well as the inner workings of game consoles. It examines the world of movement--how cars, airplanes, and other vehicles run. It delves into nanotechnology, spy gadgets, cyborgs, building in space, and the eco house. Explore the pages of this book to discover how the coolest technology of today really works!

Coding means creating a set of instructions (or algorithms) that tells a computer how to perform a task. Another word for coding is ‘programming’. Learn about the origins of coding, how it is done and