Computer Technology for Curious Kids

Upgrade your tech knowledge with this beautifully illustrated, 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.

"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

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.

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