Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 24,22 MB
Release : 2011-06-20
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0756688337
Eyewitness Computer gives readers an up-close look at the machines that have come to define the modern world. From laptops to supercomputers, this book uses clear, crisp photography and engaging text to explain how computers work, the functions they serve, and what they might do in the future.
Author : Mike Goldsmith
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 75 pages
File Size : 30,12 MB
Release : 2011-07
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1405365102
DK Eyewitness Computer is a brand new topic for this bestselling reference series, covering one of technologies major inventions. Amazing photographs offer a unique "eyewitness" view to the history and science behind the technology that defines our digital world. From ancient to modern times, show your child how an ancient Greek computer was used to predict the movement of the stars and how mid-20th century computers were the size of a large room. They'll also discover how computers are used in modern inventions such as mobile phones, iPads, and artificial intelligence in the 21st-century. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about Computers. Find out more and download amazing clipart images at www.dk.com/clipart.
Author : Roger Bridgman
Publisher :
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 21,69 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Technology
ISBN : 9780751361445
From the internal combustion engine to the microchip, the modern world has been shaped by advances in technology. This fact-filled book shows why such inventions came about, and how they work.
Author : DK
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 31,72 MB
Release : 2026-01-08
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0241738814
Author : Kiki Prottsman
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 23 pages
File Size : 24,64 MB
Release : 2017-07-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1465469737
Teach kids as young as 5 years old the basic programming skills necessary to code, including sequencing and loops, without a computer. It's never too early to learn computer coding. My First Coding Book is a playful introduction to offline coding and programming that will give young children a head start. Filled with puzzles, mazes, and games to teach the basic concepts of sequences, algorithms, and debugging, this book will help children develop critical thinking, logic, and other skills to cement lifelong computer literacy, which is extremely valuable and sought-after in today's world. With its unique approach and colorful and creative imagery, My First Coding Book makes learning and fun one and the same and will have children playing their way to programming proficiency. Supporting STEM education initiatives, computer coding teaches kids how to think creatively, work collaboratively, and reason systematically, and is quickly becoming a necessary and sought-after skill. DK's computer coding books are full of fun exercises with step-by-step guidance, making them the perfect introductory tools for building vital skills in computer programming.
Author : Roger Bridgman
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 46,78 MB
Release : 1999-10-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0756669286
Packed with superb color illustrations and fascinating facts, this highly informative guide explores all aspects of technology, from ancient artifacts to the latest advances in computer-aided design. Clearly-annotated photographs and diagrams give an invaluable insight into the tools, machines, and systems that have shaped the modern world. See how the strength of different materials is measured, the structure of a suspension bridge, how keyhole surgery works, what astronauts eat in space, and how milk bottles have changed shape. Learn which materials pull and which ones push, how engines convert heat into work, how an airplane flies, how instant coffee is created, and how a ring-pull is made. Discover why glass is a liquid, the difference between inventors and designers, what a CD is made from and how a CD player works, how science can help protect threatened plant species, and much, much more.
Author : Carol Vorderman
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 35,6 MB
Release : 2019-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 024142173X
Don't just play computer games - help children build them with your own home computer! Calling all coders, this is a straightforward, visual guide to helping kids understand the basics of computer coding using Scratch and Python coding languages. Essential coding concepts like scripts, variables, and strings are explained using build-along projects and games. Kids can create online games to play like Monkey Mayhem and Bubble Blaster, draw mazes and shapes, build animations, and more using the step-by-step examples to follow and customize. Seven projects let kids (and their parents) practice the skills as they are learning in each section of the book. Kids get instant results, even when completely new to coding. Packed with visual examples, expert tips, a glossary of key terms, and extras such as profiles of famous coders, Help Your Kids with Computer Coding lays a hands-on foundation for computer programming, so adults and kids can learn together. Supporting STEM education initiatives, computer coding teaches kids how to think creatively, work collaboratively, and reason systematically, and is quickly becoming a necessary and sought-after skill. DK's computer coding books are full of fun exercises with step-by-step guidance, making them the perfect introductory tools for building vital skills in computer programming. User note: At home, all you need is a desktop or laptop with Adobe 10.2 or later, and an internet connection to download Scratch 2.0 and Python 3. Coding with Scratch can be done without download on https: //scratch.mit.edu. Series Overview: DK's bestselling Help Your Kids With series contains crystal-clear visual breakdowns of important subjects. Simple graphics and jargon-free text are key to making this series a user-friendly resource for frustrated parents who want to help their children get the most out of school.
Author : Carole Stott
Publisher :
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 28,60 MB
Release : 2017-06-06
Category :
ISBN : 9781536412574
Blast off into space and be an eyewitness to our solar system in DK Eyewitness Books: Planets. From Mercury to Neptune and beyond, get an up-close view of the the rocky planets, gas giants, dwarf planets, moons, stars, asteroids, and more. See amazin
Author : DK
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,69 MB
Release : 2019-09-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1465479287
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 get programming quickly with DK Workbooks: Computer Coding with Scratch 3.0. It's the perfect coding book for beginners or Scratch enthusiasts who want to find out how to use all the exciting new features, such as new types of blocks and sound effects, of Scratch 3.0. This new version of Scratch will also let you code and play games on tablets, and play the games you create on smart phones. In DK Workbooks: Computer Coding with Scratch 3.0, programming for kids is broken down clearly and simply, so children will easily learn how to create their own games, projects, and much more on the screen.
Author : DK
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,97 MB
Release : 2014-08-18
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 146542685X
Take kids from browsing to building with DK Workbooks: Computer Coding. Created for children ages 6–9, this highly visual workbook builds basic programming skills using Python, a free computer coding program and language available for download. Perfect for beginner coders, DK Workbooks: Computer Coding explains how computer coding works and teaches kids how to complete simple coding actions with clear, step-by-step instructions and fun pixel art. All they need is a desktop or laptop, and an internet connection to download Python 3. From creating lists to solving math problems to controlling a robot in a maze, young coders will learn how to think like a computer. Kids can even test their coding knowledge with written quizzes at the end of each section and a glossary at the back of the book. Supporting STEM education initiatives, computer coding teaches kids how to think creatively, work collaboratively, and reason systematically, and is quickly becoming a necessary and sought-after skill. DK's computer coding books are full of fun exercises with step-by-step guidance, making them the perfect introductory tools for building vital skills in computer programming.
