A Question of Technology: What's So Super about Supercomputers? And Other Questions about Computing
Author(s): Clive Gifford
Uncover the mysteries of computing in this funny technology series for readers aged 9 and up What's the difference between a bug and a virus? Why were early computers so BIG? And just why is it called a mouse?! Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this book! With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating world of technology. Each spread opens with a simple, quirky question, opening up an exploration of technology and busting some popular myths along the way! The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making history fun and accessible for every young reader.
Product Information
Clive Gifford is the author of more than 150 children's books including Eye Benders, winner of the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize, Royal Society-nominated Out of This World and Cool Technology which won the School Library Association Information Book Award. His book, The Colours of History, won the Blue Peter Book Awards' Best Book With Facts. He has travelled through 70 countries, run a computer games company and taken part in all manner of sports from parachuting and gliding to Ultimate Frisbee. Clive's official website can be found at www.clivegifford.co.uk
1: What is a computer?
2: What did the first computer look like?
3: Who was the first coder?
4: Why were early computers so BIG?
5: Why make microchips so tiny?
6: Where does all my data go?
7: Why do computers take soooo long to start?
8: How does what I type reach the screen?
9: How do computer games know the score?
10: What's the difference between a bug and a virus?
11: Could a laser printer destroy the world?
12: What's so super about supercomputers?
13: Quick-fire questions
14: Glossary / Further reading
15: Index
General Fields
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- : Hachette Children's Group
- : Wayland
- : 0.14
- : 01 August 2023
- : .9 Centimeters X 21.1 Centimeters X 26.4 Centimeters
- : 01 May 2023
- : books
Special Fields
- : Clive Gifford
- : Paperback
- : 1
- : 32
