"All kids who've wondered what's inside their computer or smartphone will love this book about the hardware and operating systems that help make our tech tools amazing!"--

Have you ever wondered how computers follow instructions so well? Or how they do math so quickly? In the How Do series, readers are invited to guess and then explore the science behind the right answers. Basic principles of coding, including variables, binary code, loops, programming languages, and more, are explored through diagrams, photos, and informative and engaging text.

"Imagine being able to run without getting tired.  Or travel to the moon to look at Earth for science class.  Wearable technology may soon give humans superpowers.  Discover how technological innovation can help people survive, live better lives and thrive" --

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.

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,...

Readers learn about computers and apps, how they work, who makes them, and how they are useful in everyday life.

Discusses the parts inside a computer mouse and how they work together.

Presents information about personal computers, covering the history, development, and the effects on society and everyday life.

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...

Apple has revolutionized the way we communicate. The iPad, a small computer tablet, introduced in 2010, can shoot video, take photos, play music, and surf the net. Aren't they awesome? In this book about the iPad, independent readers not only strengthen their reading skills and increase proficiency, they also learn the technology behind this amazing invention that has changed the way we communicate. In addition, this volume introduces the relevant...