Help Your Kids with Computer Science

A clear, visual guide to the technical, societal, and cultural aspects of computers and social media, using step-by-step diagrams and graphics to explore how kids can get the most from computers while staying safe.

Covering everything from data to digital life, from computer coding to cyber attacks, this unique guide gives parents and kids the most up-to-date and comprehensive facts and information in a visually appealing way. It examines the technical aspects of computers, such as how they function, the latest digital devices and software, and how the Internet works. It also builds the confidence of parents and kids when facing challenges such as staying safe online, digital etiquette, and how to navigate the potential pitfalls of social media. Jargon-free language helps to explain difficult and potentially dread-inducing concepts such as hacking, Bitcoin, and malware, while colorful graphics help make learning about the world of computer science exciting. For those who want to make the most out of the digital world, Help Your Kids with Computer Science is the perfect platform to discover more.

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Help Your Kids with Computer Science

A clear, visual guide to the technical, societal, and cultural aspects of computers and social media, using step-by-step diagrams and graphics to explore how kids can get the most from computers while staying safe.

Covering everything from data to digital life, from computer coding to cyber attacks, this unique guide gives parents and kids the most up-to-date and comprehensive facts and information in a visually appealing way. It examines the technical aspects of computers, such as how they function, the latest digital devices and software, and how the Internet works. It also builds the confidence of parents and kids when facing challenges such as staying safe online, digital etiquette, and how to navigate the potential pitfalls of social media. Jargon-free language helps to explain difficult and potentially dread-inducing concepts such as hacking, Bitcoin, and malware, while colorful graphics help make learning about the world of computer science exciting. For those who want to make the most out of the digital world, Help Your Kids with Computer Science is the perfect platform to discover more.

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Help Your Kids with Computer Science

Help Your Kids with Computer Science

by Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff
Help Your Kids with Computer Science

Help Your Kids with Computer Science

by Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff

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A clear, visual guide to the technical, societal, and cultural aspects of computers and social media, using step-by-step diagrams and graphics to explore how kids can get the most from computers while staying safe.

Covering everything from data to digital life, from computer coding to cyber attacks, this unique guide gives parents and kids the most up-to-date and comprehensive facts and information in a visually appealing way. It examines the technical aspects of computers, such as how they function, the latest digital devices and software, and how the Internet works. It also builds the confidence of parents and kids when facing challenges such as staying safe online, digital etiquette, and how to navigate the potential pitfalls of social media. Jargon-free language helps to explain difficult and potentially dread-inducing concepts such as hacking, Bitcoin, and malware, while colorful graphics help make learning about the world of computer science exciting. For those who want to make the most out of the digital world, Help Your Kids with Computer Science is the perfect platform to discover more.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781465473608
Publisher: DK
Publication date: 07/03/2018
Pages: 256
Product dimensions: 7.60(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range: 14 Years

About the Author

Helen Caldwell, PhD, is a lecturer in information and communication technology (ICT) at the University of Northampton, with specific interests in eLearning and social networking in higher education.

Aleks Krotoski, PhD, is a broadcaster and journalist who has written and presented podcasts and TV and radio programs on technology, interactivity, and computer science. She has hosted the BBC radio series The Digital Human, which examines the relationship between human behavior and the web, since 2011.

Tammy Pirmann, MEd, is the co-chair of the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) and is a high school computer science teacher in Pennsylvania.

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