A provocative look at the new, digital landscape of childhood and how to navigate it. In The New Childhood, Jordan Shapiro provides a hopeful counterpoint to the fearful hand-wringing that has come to define our narrative around children and technology. Drawing on groundbreaking research in economics, psychology, philosophy, and education, The New Childhood shows how technology is guiding humanity toward a bright future in which our children will...

When her younger sister uses the family computer with its special wizard software to travel to worlds light years away, Nita uses her wizardry to try and find her.

An introduction to using debugging methods to learn to code computers.

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...

"Winner of the 1999 Don K. Price Award, Science, Technology and Environmental Politics Section of the American Political Science Association" "One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 1997" Gene I. Rochlin is Professor of Energy and Resources at the University of California, Berkeley. He has been the recipient of a John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Individual Fellowship for Research and Writing in International Security and of a...

"No, its not a dessert. It's a tiny single-board computer for budding computer scientists to experiment with. This versatile product can be paired with simple coding software, such as Python and Ruby, enabling young scientists to create fun and useful computer devices. Readers will learn the history of Raspberry Pi and gain a basic understanding of computer programming through clear photographs and manageable text. Sidebars, captions, and a graphic...

"Crayola Art of Coding explores the basics of coding, such as sequencing and debugging, using unplugged activities that empower readers to think like coders"--

Digital technology can sometimes be overwhelming. Find out what computers are used for. Learn how to store information, search online, play games, and more.

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,...

"Discover the right way to code in Python. This book provides the tips and techniques you need to produce error-free and eloquent Python projects. Your journey to better code starts with understanding the importance of formatting and documenting your code for maximum readability, utilizing built-in data structures and Python dictionary for improved maintainability, and working with modules and meta-classes to effectively organize your code. You will...