Description
Book SynopsisWelcome to the clever world of computers with this fast-fact-packed exploration of micro-chipped marvels. It's the perfect way for children aged 9+ to brush up on their S.T.E.M. stats and cement what they have learned in class with this fun book.
Computers explores the most interesting, amazing and awe-inspiring facts about all kinds of computer in bite-sized chunks of text, so readers won't be overwhelmed with information. Funny illustrations and photos are designed to hold their interest, and help them engage with S.T.E.M. topics.
Computers takes a look at the early invention of computers, hardware and software, the Internet and the World Wide Web, games and virtual reality. There is also a fun activity to try out unplugged artificial intelligence coding skills for budding STEMsters to try out!
The Stupendous and Tremendous Technology series is ideal for all children aged 9+ who are studying S.T.E.M. topics at school or who are fascinated by how things work. It covers all the core topics in a fun and accessible way.
Title in the series:
Clever and Crafty Computers
Mega and Mighty Machines
Remarkable and Roving Robots
Terrific and Trailblazing Transport
Also available is Stupendous and Tremendous Science:
Ecstatic and Excellent Energy
Happy and Healthy Human Body
Powerful and Pongy Plants
Soaring and Spectacular Space
Table of Contents
- 1: Crucial computers
- 1: Nice numbers
- 1: Hard-working hardware
- 1: Super software
- 1: Big and powerful
- 1: Can you see me?
- 1: Wonderful web
- 1: Play with me
- 1: Pretty pictures
- 1: Amazing AI
- 1: Virtually there
- 1: Malicious Malware
- 1: Astonishing activity: Program an AI pen
- 1: Glossary
- 1: Further reading
- 1: Index
