The Star Wars Question & Answer Book About Computers

by Fred D'Ignazio

Question and answer format presents information on how computers work, what their insides are like, and the wide variety of uses to which they have been put today--inside robots, in games, and inside human bodies.

Genres: Star Wars, Nonfiction

61 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1983

About the author

Fred D'Ignazio (born January 6, 1949 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania) is an American author, educator, and television commentator.

D'Ignazio is considered to be one of the world's leading pioneers in multimedia-based education. In the 1980s and 1990s he was an associate editor and columnist for COMPUTE! and COMPUTE!'s Gazette, and a technology commentator on ABC's Good Morning America. He is also the author of over 20 non-fiction books on science and technology, as well as a series of juvenile science fiction novels.

D'Ignazio received an M.A. from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy in 1971, and pursued further studies at the American University's Washington College of Law. He is married and has three children

Reviews

[kesseljunkie]

Delightful to visit this time capsule. A sensible, and informative introduction to computers from a 1980s perspective. An instructional piece with some legit historical notes as a gateway to really learning for kids and anyone with an interest who doesn’t want to get too deep in the weeds. Good, clear, concise information presented in a fun and accessible way.

[Ashley]

Wish I would have had this growing up in the 80s. I remember having the space version. Illustrations are great!