Computer Science for Curious Kids: An Illustrated Introduction to Software Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber-Security―and More! - Hardcover

Oxlade, Chris

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1398822019 ISBN 13: 9781398822016

Publisher: Arcturus, 2023

Synopsis

Children can discover the wonders of computing, from early developments to its latest technologies, in this inspirational and accessible hardback guide, beautifully illustrated in full-colour.

Covering Artificial Intelligence, coding, virtual reality and more, this entertaining guide explores the history of computing developments and its role in society today. Readers can discover how computing is used in space exploration, how microprocessors work, the famous figures who revolutionised our world and other eye-opening facts. These new concepts pop off the page, thanks to vibrant diagrams and an engaging, energetic prose style.

Includes:
• Famous figures such as Ada Lovelace, Alan Turing and Bill Gates
• Computer programming and coding principles
• How computing technologies affect healthcare, gaming, space exploration and more
• A glossary of key terms

Supporting STEM learning, this inspiring guide will appeal to any child aged 8+ who wants to take their interest in computing further.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Curious Kids series draws together a collection of beautifully illustrated fact books that bring STEM subjects to life with a smart, modern style.

About this title

About the Author

Chris Oxlade is an experienced 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, sailing and trying to keep track of ever-changing technology.

Nik Neves is a Brazilian graphic artist, illustrator and comic author who regularly contributes to publications and clients worldwide, such as Moët-Hennessy, Lonely Planet, Google, Facebook, National Geographic, and Arte Magazin. Chosen as one of the ten best illustrators of Latin America by AI-AP, his work has been selected by Communication Arts, 3×3, Society of Illustrators, and American Illustration in recent years. Nik Neves lives and works in Berlin.

Edition details

• Publisher: Arcturus
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1398822019
• ISBN 13: 9781398822016
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Neves Nik
• Number of pages: 128