Computers - Kids

Using the AASL Standards Framework for Learners, the Create and Share: Thinking Digitally series provides younger readers with the necessary tools to successfully and safely navigate the digital world. In Respecting Others Online, readers learn the importance of being respectful online. Activities throughout the...

Readers get acquainted with the people behind today's most cutting-edge technologies in the wearable electronics field--from bright ideas to cool new products--and inspires readers to consider a high-tech future career. Careers in Wearable Electronics introduces six exciting careers and features sidebar activities that invite...

Readers get acquainted with the people behind today's most cutting-edge technologies in the robotics field--from bright ideas to cool new products--and inspires readers to consider a high-tech future career. Careers in Robot Technology introduces six exciting careers and features sidebar activities that invite readers...

People use smartphones to connect with their friends, take photos and videos, browse the internet, and so much more. Inside Smartphones introduces readers to the uses of smartphones, the hardware and software that make smartphones possible, and the future of smartphone technology. Aligned to...

Drones are hard at work in the sky and around the world. Some rescue swimmers in the ocean, while others deliver food and medical supplies to remote villages. Inside Drones introduces readers to the uses of drones, the hardware and software that make drones...

Today, people use 3D printers to build houses, airplane parts, food, and even living tissue. Inside 3D Printers introduces readers to the uses of 3D printers, the hardware and software that make 3D printers possible, and the future of 3D printing technology. Aligned to...

Google studies how Sergey Brin and Larry Page, working out of a garage, created the world's most popular and powerful search engine that later grew into a multifaceted technology juggernaut. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common...

Microsoft examines the software company behind such ubiquitous products as the Windows operating system and the Office productivity suite, detailing how founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen grew the company from a two-person operation into a global leader in software. Features include a glossary,...

From the written word to the cell phone, human communication has come a long way. What might the future hold? Readers can discover how virtual reality, holograms, and a fully connected internet of things may affect how they communicate in the near and distant...

Explore the life and achievements of Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft and social activist.Author: Christopher L. HarboISBN-10: 1476596417ISBN-13: 9781476596419Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2014Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 7.10h x 6.10w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.7Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 163642 / Bill GatesReview...

From robotic spiders to unmanned planes, robots come in many shapes and sizes. But scientists have long tried to make robots in the most familiar shape of all us Learn about past and present humanoid robots, and how they might evolve in the future.Author:...

Written especially for a young audience, a must-read biography of Steve Jobs: visionary, entrepreneur, inventor, and cofounder of Apple. Visionary. Pioneer. Little terror. Entrepreneur. Inventor. College dropout. Creative genius. These are just a few of the words used to describe the late Steve Jobs,...

This book explores technology's role in education and in enhancing education for people with disabilities. Readers will learn about e-texts' impact on traditional publishing, and Internet and online-based education.Author: Judeen BartosISBN-10: 0737762187ISBN-13: 9780737762181Publisher: Greenhaven PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/13/2012Pages: 120Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 8.70h x 6.00w x...

A unique series that provides a framework for teaching coding skills. Learn the basics of coding quickly! This lively book is an introduction to the world of coding and to Python 3 - a fantastic language to start coding with. Young programmers will learn...

ICT4D provides an authoritative account of the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in contemporary development practice. It combines theory with practical guidance - including both a conceptual framework for understanding the rapid development of ICT4D. Case studies provide detailed examples of issues...