Patricia Harris
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
In this volume, readers learn that early computers were housed in large rooms, and each individual circuit and part was separate from the others. Today, thanks to miniaturization, a whole computer system can be integrated or combined on a single chip. An X-ray of a tablet reveals that most of the case is filled with batteries. The actual computer board is much smaller than most people would imagine. This book traces the development of integrated circuits...
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Elementary students around the globe are taught to count using a base-10 number system. We form numbers using the 10 digits of our base-10 system zero through nine. Inside this book, readers discover other number systems people have used throughout history. With a binary system, computers only use two digits 0 and 1. So how does a computer count to 10? Readers will learn the answer inside this book. Also included is a review of hexadecimal numbers,...
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
From Pok mon GO to Google Search results, geolocation lets your computer or phone know exactly where you are. Young readers are already becoming familiar with geolocation through exciting new apps and games that make the most of GPS location services, but are these services also invading our privacy? This book explores the pros and cons of geolocation and looks towards the future of location-driven applications. Topics also include indoor location...
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Apps and programs are taking over the world, and that s a good thing. However, sometimes we open apps and programs and have trouble figuring out how to use them. This is a sign of poor-quality user experience (UX) design. Computer users would rather use apps and programs that aren t difficult to figure out. UX designers focus on the flow of tasks through a program and try to make everything feel intuitive. In this book, readers learn about careers...
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Behind every website is a page of HTML code. Hypertext markup language is a scripting language and not a full programming language. However, it is still one of the most important coding systems in the world. This book shows readers how HTML provides the front end for even the biggest websites and gets them started on simple page design. Topics also include additional web languages and the future of HTML5. Readers will learn about the history of HTML...
Author
Series
Publisher
Powerkids Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Cows give milk, chickens lay eggs, and sheep grow warm, woolly coats but what does the cat do to help out? When the other animals scold the cat for slacking off, they learn just how important she really is! This engaging fiction book introduces readers to barnyard animals and the special jobs they do. Playful illustrations immerse readers in life on the farm, while age-appropriate text fosters reading comprehension skills. Young readers and listeners...
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
If computers reduce everything to the binary number system of 0s and 1s, then why are there so many programming languages? In this book, readers explore how different languages have developed to fill specific needs and solve unique problems. Readers will also review the historical development path of languages and see how the future of programming may not even involve coding. Topics include scripting versus computing languages, content-specific programming,...
