Computers For Children

Explore the fascinating world of mobile apps. With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this short audiobook provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.

Explore the fascinating world of software coding. With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this short audiobook provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.

Explore the fascinating world of online gaming. With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this short audiobook provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.

Are you a fan of Slither.io and want to become an expert? Then get ready to step up your game with the unofficial Slither.io Game Guide!

Notchmas is the most important holiday in the world of Minecraft. But greedy, selfish villager Ebenezer Scrooge could care less. That is, until he is visited by strange and terrifying creatures who teach him the true meaning of Notchmas.

Listen to this diary of a misunderstood Minecraft creeper, and you will learn how he wandered through the world trying to understand what he was and why he had been spawned.

For millions of individuals across the world, playing Minecraft is a daily activity. However, for those not as familiar with Minecraft, the whole concept can be confusing - especially when you are just learning to play. The following is an A to Z guide of all things Minecraft. It introduces you to many different elements of the game, such as worlds, characters, tools, and more. If you have decided that it is time to start playing Minecraft, this is perfect manual to get you started.

Alex had a quiet life on her wheat and carrot farm until she saves an ocelot from a spider. Things begin to get a bit more adventurous when she receives a desperate message from Steve, and he's in trouble!

Do you know how to create an algorithm? These cats sure do! Author Brian P. Cleary offers a fun and accessible introduction to algorithms with the help of the CATegorical cats.

Cats can code? These cats sure can! Playful rhyming verse introduce coding languages and syntax. Listeners will learn why we need special languages for coding and examples from a number of languages. And they'll quickly find out why correct syntax is key for avoiding up-mixes mix-ups!

The true story of eighteenth-century mathematician Sophie Germain, who solved the unsolvable to achieve her dream. When her parents took away her candles to keep their young daughter from studying math...nothing stopped Sophie. When a professor discovered that the homework sent to him under a...

"How I stumbled upon what my child was really doing in social media. Like most 'undercover kids' he had a "made up name" and account. I cover exactly how I busted him."

Henry's always been good on the computer, only problem is he's not necessarily good at doing what the teachers want him to do on the computer. So when he gets top marks in a computer test, everyone is delighted, except Henry, who finds out that he's not altogether comfortable with being top of the class.

The internet connects computers across the world. You may have used it to surf the web or email your friends. But how does it work? How can it send information around the globe? Listen to this audiobook to find out!

Computers cannot understand human languages such as English. Instead, they follow instructions written in special codes. Computer programmers use these codes to design video games and computer programs. How does computer coding work? Listen to this audiobook to find out!

Learning from humans, when the supercomputers became self-aware, they warred with one another heralding in an apocalypse for humanity.

On October 5, 2011, the news of the death of technology innovator Steve Jobs rocked the world. The failing health of the Apple cofounder and Pixar CEO was no secret. Jobs had given up his role as Apple's CEO just a few months prior because of his struggle with pancreatic cancer. But his death still drew a huge reaction. From Apple employees and fans to political and business leaders, people honored Jobs' passing by reflecting on his prolific life that greatly influenced the way technology is used.

You might think that working in the video game industry is all fun and, well, games. Jobs like combat designer and animator sound pretty exciting. But do you know what it really takes to do one of these jobs? Do you have the skills? The knowledge? Are you ready to work hard? Game designers create the images, sounds, and action that gamers enjoy. Find out if you can handle a job in this fast-paced industry.

David Karp developed Tumblr after he tried to start a blog and found the process daunting. With most platforms a blogger faces a huge, empty text box that begs to be filled with words. It was intimidating for a guy who'd never blogged before. Karp had the idea for tumblelogging - creating short blog posts - and built Tumblr as a platform. It lets users easily post both text and images, making Tumblr highly visual and expressive.

Which websites are fun and safe for kids? What is cyberbullying? What information is dangerous to share with strangers online? Find out how to protect yourself in this book about using online resources safely.