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A $35 minicomputer about the size of a credit card, the Raspberry Pi has taken the world of computing by storm. Originally intended for teaching programming in schools, the device's low price, small size, and low power consumption have given it wide appeal. This entertaining, informative title reveals the vision behind the Raspberry Pi and the history of its creation. It describes the computer's hardware and the options it offers in terms of operating...
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550L
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"ScratchJr is a beginner's programming language that is fun and easy to use. Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will the art of innovation. Large, colorful images show students how to complete activities. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information."--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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830L
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English
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Have you ever wondered what video games will look like in five years? ten years? What about a hundred years from now? Zoom into the future at warp-speed to explore the future of video gaming. See what's next for technology, game design, eSports, and more.
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810L
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"Learn programming and computer basics in this kid-friendly, easy-to-follow book. It covers types of information, file sizes, and bits using real-world examples and fun illustrations. Online and offline activities also boost learning and skills."-- Provided by publisher.
13) Computers
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Most adults carry a tiny computer around in their pocket all day, every day! Smartphones are just the latest in personal computing technology, and most young readers are already familiar with those as well as tablets and other computers. This volume explores just how pervasive computer technology is in daily life, highlighting the positives and negatives of this. The history of computers and how they work is also part of this comprehensive book, with...
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Computers have become enmeshed in almost every aspect of modern life. While this development has made our lives easier and more convenient, it also opens us up to all sorts of security risks. The dozen activities in this volume emphasize the importance of computer security and delve into the steps that both coders and ordinary users of technology can take to improve their computer security. Individual activities explore topics such as encryption,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
610L
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"The Internet connects computers across the world. You may have used it to surf the web or e-mail your friends. But how does it work? How can it send information around the globe? Read this book to find out!"--Back cover.
17) Loops & sorting
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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480L
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This title introduces the concepts of loops and sorting in coding by using relatable real-world examples in the reader's everyday life. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index.
18) Computers
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500L
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Computers are used in classrooms, businesses, and more! These essential tools help us do everyday tasks. But how do they work? Informative text and crisp images combine to explore the uses, inner workings, and future of computers. Diagrams explain how computers work, show their important parts, and show how people use them. The book concludes with a question that encourages readers to think about the subject.
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630L
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"Blockly is a fun, graphical programming language designed to get kids interested in creating their own computer programs. Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will the art of innovation. Large, colorful images show students how to complete activities. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information."--
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Computers are everywhere. Even a smartphone is a mini computer. With digital technologies so prevalent in today's world, it's important for young learners to know how they work. This book introduces kids to the design and function of the hardware and networks that digitally connect us. Utilizing colorful infographics and simple language, this book discusses the history of the first computers, different types of computers, and the important parts that...
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