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Amazing Applications & Perfect Programs

Amazing Applications & Perfect Programs

Get Ahead in Computing

by Clive Gifford
Paperback
Publication Date: 14/06/2016

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Explore the exhilarating world of information technology and get an essential introduction to the applications that are crucial in today's digital world.

Learn about operating systems, computer programs, sorting and storing files, databases, and the programs that allow users to have fun with words, pictures and sounds. The computers that are used in schools, homes and businesses around the world rely on computer programs. Learn about the amazing variety of these programs today and how they can be used from everything from the most complicated finances to simple word processing. Exercises teach key skills such as word processing, creating documents and using databases.

'Stretch Yourself' features give practical activities for readers to try. These 'try at home' examples help reinforce learning and are not linked to specific software or operating systems. 'True Story' features give real-world anecdotes from the world of information technology. 'Computer Hero' features look at the forerunners of digital technology that have paved the way for scientists today.

This title explores the world of information technology from the inside out, breaks down this new curriculum subject computing into four titles covering key topics: computer science, algorithms & coding, applications & programs, and computer networks.

Other titles in the series, Awesome Algorithms & Creative Coding, Amazing Applications & Perfect Programs, and Computer Networks.

About the Author
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 '30 Seconds Space'.

ISBN:
9780750292214
9780750292214
Category:
Educational: IT & computing
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
14-06-2016
Language:
English
Publisher:
Hachette Children's Group
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Pages:
32
Dimensions (mm):
265x211x3mm
Weight:
0.15kg

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