Computer Technology and Computer Programming

With a sparkling new look, these bestselling DK classics are sure to become favorites for a whole new generation of young readers. Babies and toddlers will be drawn to the captivating, tactile pages,

Get kids building bigger, more innovative computer projects, such as animations, games, and mini-movies, with DK Workbooks: Scratch Challenge Workbook. Perfect for budding computer whizzes ages 6–9 wh

Kids will easily learn to code games and projects using Scratch 3.0 with this coding workbook, perfect for school projects or just for fun.Download Scratch, a simple and free programming language, and

Perfect for beginner coders, this highly visual workbook builds basic programming skills using JavaScript, a key language for coders looking to expand their knowledge and move on from Scratch and Pyth

Get kids building exciting computer projects, such as animations, games, and mini-movies, withDK Workbooks: Coding in Scratch: Projects Workbook.Computer coding is quickly becoming a necessary and sou

In this kids’ biography, discover the inspiring story of Ada Lovelace, who wrote the world’s first computer program.In 1833, Ada Lovelace met mathematician Charles Babbage, inventor of calculating mac

Science as you've never seen it before.Illustrated with the latest CGI technology, this children's encyclopedia brings a groundbreaking new visual approach to the world of science. Crystal-clear computer-generated artworks pack the pages to reveal and explain spectacular aspects of the scientific world. Bursting with astonishing 3-D images, Science! reveals core science in stunning detail, from nanoparticles and elemental forces to the phenomenal wonders of the universe.Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution, this book is packed with essential information and quirky facts that will appeal to both curious kids and interested adults. Easy-to-read, informative text encourages reading, and families will find fun, new science facts on every page.Adopting an inventive approach to science that goes beyond the basic school curriculum, Science! interweaves core physics, chemistry, and biology topics with space exploration, life on Earth, and amazing views inside the human body.

A visual step-by-step guide to writing code in Python.Beginners and experienced programmers can use Python to build and play computer games, from mind-bending brainteasers to crazy action games with e

An interactive book with flaps, spinners, and sliders that teaches the basic concepts of computer coding, perfect for kids as young as 5 years old to play with offline.It's never too early to learn ab

Using fun graphics and easy-to-follow instructions, Coding Projects in Python is a straightforward, visual guide that shows young learners how to build their own computer projects using Python, an eas

Suitable for beginning to intermediate players ages 8 and up, How to Play Chess uses computer-generated 3-D illustrations to bring the game to life, teaching kids everything from the strengths and wea

The ultimate kids' guide to the human body, with computer-generated 3-D imagery that shows them the body as they've never seen it before, from the award-winning publisher of Knowledge Encyclopedia.Thi

Did you know bones are 75% water?Learn more amazing facts in The Skeleton Book. Full of incredible computer-generated 3-D images, children can explore the bones of the body in great detail. Find out h

Have you ever asked yourself how the inventions, gadgets, and devices that surround us actually work? Discover the hidden workings of everyday technology with this graphic guide.How Technology Works d

Looking at the technology all around us-and then explaining how it works, the How Things Work Encyclopedia lifts the hood of a car engine, gets inside a TV set, and discovers the power of invisible mi

More than 50 exciting science project ideas!Explore the fascinating world of science and technology with your favorite American Girl® characters. What are the bubbles in your bathtub made of? Why are

Explore answers to questions on 70 topics in the areas of matter, physics, energy, chemistry, life science, earth science, technology, and the universe.How Science Works uses clear, easy-to-understand

Explore the powers, weapons, technology, and suits of the warrior, monarch, scientist, and Super Hero Black Panther, king of Wakanda—from his debut in 1966 to the present.This comprehensive book

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI, findout! dicusses the build-up to the war, along with battles, history, technology, and more.Explore pre-war Europe, the US's entry into World War

Celebrating STEAM, robotics, innovation, and supercool technology, explore kid inventors, robots with feelings, robotic toys and games, cyborgs, and more in this fact-packed book.Find out how and why

From BMX and mountain biking to track and road racing, this comprehensive full-color guide features the latest high-performance bikes and cycling technology, as well as key models from eras gone by.Bi

A visual guide to aviation and man's conquest of the skies, covering the earliest pioneers of flight to modern-day space technology. Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution and now in

Explore the planets, stars, and galaxy in Space Visual Encyclopedia! See everything there is to know about space.Brought to life with cutting-edge CGI technology, the most important parts of space are

My Busy Computer Book is an interactive board book that mimics parents' laptops, including a unique carry handle and laptop shape to help children play their own "computer games," just like

Discover the fascinating world of inventions and technology. From the first tools to the latest gadgets,Pocket Genius: Inventions showcases key inventors and inventions that changed the world from air

Created in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution and with the latest CGI technology, the Knowledge Encyclopedia is a bold new approach to family reference using 3-D rendered images to explore t

Meet incredible birds - from eagles, owls, and parrots, to hummingbirds, penguins, and birds of paradise - in this children's book full of photographs and illustrations, fascinating facts, and engaging challenges.Find out how birds from around the world fly, feed, sense the world, communicate, build nests, protect their eggs, raise chicks, keep their feathers in top condition, defend themselves, and travel in search of food and nesting sites.The DK findout! series of kids books helps children become experts on their favorite nonfiction subjects, from dinosaurs and ancient civilizations to space, coding, and cutting-edge technology. Learn more about animals - and everything else - at www.dkfindout.com, the award-winning free educational website.

A step-by-step visual guide to building your own computer games using Scratch 3.0Scratch 3.0 has landed, so stay ahead of the curve with this fully updated guide for beginner coders. Kids will love the step-by-step, visual approach that makes even the most difficult coding concepts fun and easy to understand. Coding Games in Scratch, 2nd Edition blends coding theory with the practical task of creating exciting games. Children will learn the fundamentals of computer programming by showing them how to build their own games. Coding theory is taught through practical tasks, so young programmers don't just learn how computer code works, but also why it's done that way. Jumpy Monkey will show them how to simulate gravity in their games, or give Dog's Dinner a go to learn about collision detection. Once they've whizzed through the book, the possibilities are endless!

With a visual approach to the STEM subjects, this book makes science easy to understand and shows kids how things work.From molecules and magnetism to rockets and radio waves, How to Be Good at Scienc

This definitive in-world guide to the Marvel Comics Universe features, in chronological order, every significant Marvel Comic character, location, vehicle, and weapon in the company's illustrious hist

Kids can take their first steps toward becoming expert computer programmers with this fully updated guide to coding for beginners.They'll master Scratch 3.0, the brand-new version of the world's most

Based on DK's outstanding cartography and design, this fully revised and updated edition is an appealing, accessible, and affordable single-volume atlas and country factfile in a handy pocket-sized fo

Create amazing videos and animations to share with friends and family, and on YouTube, using phones, webcams, cameras, or camcorders.Inspirational and fun, this action-packed book explains the video-m

Clear, simple terms and engaging graphics make it easy for tweens and teens explores key sociology topics, including poverty, gender, class, and crime.From gender and identity to welfare and consumeri

Dubai and Abu Dhabi have so much to offer, and you can experience it all, from unique shops, malls, and souks to the finest restaurants and cafes. Luxuriate at the best golf courses, hotels, and spa r

Explore arctic environments, polar landscapes, animals, and people in and around the North and South Poles.Featuring polar bears, icebergs, reindeer, penguins, sea life, and more, Frozen Worlds allows

Explore arctic environments, polar landscapes, animals, and people in and around the North and South Poles.Featuring polar bears, icebergs, reindeer, penguins, sea life, and more, Frozen Worlds allows

Visit and explore England's south coast, and discover historic churches and cathedrals, take hikes in the beautiful countryside, and eat authentic English fare with the first edition of this DK travel

A Halloween pop-up book with flaps and friendly pop-up surprises to engage toddlers and help them join in the holiday fun through hands-on learning.Little ones can help find Little Black Cat and her friends hiding under the flaps with Pop-up Peekaboo Pumpkin, a playful Halloween pop-up book that has fun rhymes, five large flaps, and five friendly pop-up surprises that toddlers will love to discover again and again.While the flaps promote hands-on learning, the simple rhyming text encourages little ones to use their imagination and guess which friendly Halloween character is hiding next. As they lift the flaps to find out, they will surely be delighted and say, "Peeka… BOO!"Series Overview: With a pop-up surprise under every flap, the books in DK's Pop-up Peekaboo series help develop memory and imagination, and encourage hands-on play. Children and parents will enjoy the rhyming text and hide-and-seek surprises over and over again and meet lots of new characters along the way.

Teen and tween readers, this book offers fun, thoughtful activities, illuminating insights, and tons of inspiring and intriguing information to help you discover and express your true selves.Who are y