Help Your Kids with Computer Science

by D.K. Publishing

A clear, visual guide to the technical, societal, and cultural aspects of computers and social media, using step-by-step diagrams and graphics to explore how kids can get the most from computers while staying safe.

Covering everything from data to digital life, from computer coding to cyber attacks, this unique guide gives parents and kids the most up-to-date and comprehensive facts and information in a visually appealing way. It examines the technical aspects of computers, such as how they function, the latest digital devices and software, and how the Internet works. It also builds the confidence of parents and kids when facing challenges such as staying safe online, digital etiquette, and how to navigate the potential pitfalls of social media. Jargon-free language helps to explain difficult and potentially dread-inducing concepts such as hacking, Bitcoin, and malware, while colorful graphics help make learning about the world of computer science exciting. For those who want to make the most out of the digital world, Help Your Kids with Computer Science is the perfect platform to discover more.

Genres: Nonfiction, Technology, Science, Computers, Computer Science, Childrens

256 pages, Paperback

Published July 3, 2018

About the author

Dorling Kindersley (DK) is a British multinational publishing company specializing in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 62 languages. It is part of Penguin Random House, a consumer publishing company jointly owned by Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA and Pearson PLC. Bertelsmann owns 53% of the company and Pearson owns 47%.

Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides), arts and crafts, business, history, cooking, gaming, gardening, health and fitness, natural history, parenting, science and reference. They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe. DK has offices in New York, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto and Melbourne.

Source: Wikipedia.

Reviews

[Chas Kinney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I felt as though understanding computer science was out of my grasp before I picked up this book. I studied it front to back and found it to really force me to stretch my mind. As a person who has no experience in computer science, but an appreciation for it, I found that there is so much respect to be had for the industry and the people involved.

Computers, smart phones, and tablets all seemed to work on magic and now I understand better how that magic actually works. This book would be a great text for teaching children in any computer class from middle school grades and up, even big kids like me (30 at the time of writing this).

[George McAllister · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice colourful source of information

This is an excellent source of information for any child to dip into it read on depth as the mood takes. It will be a useful reference in the future and curiosity drives the child forwards

[Dora · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this is an excellent intro book for kids and adults alike. I am familiar with the subject and I found that I liked the way some of the concepts were explained. It was the right balance between being too simplified to explain anything and being overly detailed that would put some people off. The other thing is that it also covers the impact of computers on our day-to-day life which might be as important as the actual computer science if not more. It also had cute little snippets of code in different languages which is a nice touch and the illustrations were great.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I could have used this 20 years ago! Perfect for parents who need a general overview of basic concepts within the digital world, including computers, networks, programming, Internet, and IOT, though their kids will likely know most of this stuff already.

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book for kids and adults :)

[BrookesEducationLibrarian]

This book is now available for loan from the SEC at Harcourt Hill Library :)

[Sotto · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very colorful and sometimes informative illustrated book that is organized neatly covering everything from the most basic (What is a Computer?) to some slightly advanced topics like what distinguishes some of the more common programming languages and how digital product development works. There is even a chapter on digital health (Beware the Deeeeeep W-e-e-e-e-b) and some stuff on the politics of Net Neutrality. So a decent introduction to a lot of ideas and subjects that would typically require a whole shelf of books to cover.

[kilobyyte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful guide! The sections of the book flow smoothly and that is helpful for anyone regardless of what knowledge you have on computer science. As a Computer Science major, I do find it to be an easy book to follow. It can be helpful to refresh your memory and learn things that may not have been taught. By the book being geared more towards kids the pages are vibrant and appealing even to an adult like myself.

[MK · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I reading Tec News every day, I often come across technical terms that I don't understand.
This book provides easy explanations of all such computing terms with illustrations.

As we are forced to live so much surrounded by computers, I thought we should be careful not to spend most of our lives just looking at a computer screen.

Although this book has "Kids" in the title, the content is so advanced that it can be useful even for adults.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm 32 and am mid engineer/computer science degree. I know some computer programming stuff. This book is an excellent book for children and adults. I'd say it's completely suitable for all ages. The pictures and metaphors are good and the depth is depth-y. 10/10

[Dmitry Potebnia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice and informative book for kids and not only about everything in CS! Recommend !

[Emily]

also very helpful for adults with deficient knowledge in this subject area