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Click, Connect, Compute: Computer Science Essentials
Series: Click, Connect, Compute
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Computer science fundamentals, using clear, expert explanations and comic illustrations to spark interest and enthusiasm in the next generation of computer scientists! Computer Science Essentials looks at the key pillars of this fascinating discipline: from its role in communication and education, to healthcare and entertainment. Readers...
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Computer science fundamentals, using clear, expert explanations and comic illustrations to spark interest and enthusiasm in the next generation of computer scientists!
Computer Science Essentials looks at the key pillars of this fascinating discipline: from its role in communication and education, to healthcare and entertainment. Readers will get to grips with the hardware, software and pioneers of computer science who have driven new ideas and changed the world. At the end of the book, it fast-forwards to the future of computer science, robotics, and considers what it might mean to live in a 'smarter' world.
The Click, Connect, Compute series untangles the computer science web and teaches children about the essentials of computer software, hardware, and digital literacy as well as discussing the ethics surrounding this evolving field. Featuring fun, friendly comic strip illustrations, pioneer bios, and a quiz, this is a perfect read for children aged 8+.
Written in a clear, thoughtful way by computer science expert, Dr Dharini Balasubramaniam, a strong advocate for ethics and education in her field.
Contents: What is computer science? / Computer science and our world / Must-have parts / The key players in computer science / Important ideas at play / The fascinating fundamentals / Spotting computer science in the wild / It's more than just tech / Opening up a variety of careers / The future of computer science / Pioneer portraits / Further information / Glossary / Quiz yourself! / Index
Books in the series: Computer Science Essentials / Data, Big and Small / Smart Machines / The Languages of Programming
Series: Click, Connect, Compute
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Smart machine fundamentals, using clear, expert explanations and comic illustrations to spark interest and enthusiasm in the next generation of computer scientists! Click, Connect, Compute: Smart Machines uncovers how machines that can learn are created and how they operate. Readers will discover the meaning of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the benefits of teamwork in tech, and the role that the 'Internet...Hardback$3499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Click, Connect, Compute: Computer Science Essentials
Computer science fundamentals, using clear, expert explanations and comic illustrations to spark interest and enthusiasm in the next generation of computer scientists! Computer Science Essentials looks at the key pillars of this fascinating discipline: from its role in communication and education, to healthcare and entertainment. Readers will get to grips with the hardware, software and pioneers of computer science who...PaperbackSold Out
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781526327918
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 November 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wayland
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Luke Séguin-Magee
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 6.0mm
Width: 208.0mm
Height: 262.0mm
Weight: 140g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Dharini Balasubramaniam (Author)
Dr. Dharini Balasubramaniam is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of St Andrews in the UK. She briefly worked in software industry before turning to academia. She has taught Computer Science from first year to Masters level for a number of years. Her research interests are diverse, and include software systems, ethics in Computer Science, digital literacy and Computer Science education. She is particularly passionate about promoting Computer Science to school pupils as an exciting and accessible subject with wide-ranging career options. She enjoys reading, wildlife photography and long walks.Luke Seguin-Magee (Illustrator) Luke Seguin-Magee illustrates children's books and his own comics. He likes to wear a straw hat in the summer, pretend he can make music on his Cavaquinho, entertain his four kids and wife, chop wood, drink espresso and ride his bike. Luke hails from Canada and resides in Stockholm.Also by Dharini Balasubramaniam
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Click, Connect, Compute: Smart Machines
Smart machine fundamentals, using clear, expert explanations and comic illustrations to spark interest and enthusiasm in the next generation of computer scientists! Click, Connect, Compute: Smart Machines uncovers how machines that can learn are created and how they operate. Readers will discover the meaning of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the benefits of teamwork in tech, and the role that the 'Internet...Hardback$3499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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All your questions and worries about AI today - the who, what, where, when and WHY - answered by a computer scientist. It's here and it's not going away - AI is on everyone's mind, but many of us don't know what it is, never mind what to think about it! Why AI? is a question-and-answer based exploration of the...PaperbackSold Out
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Click, Connect, Compute: Smart Machines
Smart machine fundamentals, using clear, expert explanations and comic illustrations to spark interest and enthusiasm in the next generation of computer scientists! Click, Connect, Compute: Smart Machines uncovers how machines that can learn are created and how they operate. Readers will discover the meaning of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the benefits of teamwork in tech, and the role that the 'Internet...Hardback$3499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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