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The Internet is a rich source of information, offering words, pictures and sounds from computers all over the world. This…
book explains the fascinating world of the Internet and what you need to do to become a cybersmart user.
This illuminating biography reveals how the daughter of Lord Byron, Britain's most infamous Romantic poet, became the world's first computer…
programmer. Even by 1800s standards, Ada Byron Lovelace had an unusual upbringing. Her strict mother worked hard at cultivating her own role as the long-suffering ex-wife of bad-boy poet Lord Byron while raising Ada in isolation. Tutored by the brightest minds, Ada developed a hunger for mental puzzles, mathematical conundrums, and scientific discovery that kept pace with the breathtaking advances of the industrial and social revolutions taking place in Europe. At seventeen, Ada met eccentric inventor Charles Babbage, a kindred spirit. Their ensuing collaborations resulted in ideas and concepts that presaged computer programming by almost two hundred years, and Ada Lovelace is now recognized as a pioneer and prophet of the information age. Award-winning author Emily Arnold McCully opens the window on a peculiar and singular intellect, shaped—and hampered—by history, social norms, and family dysfunction. The result is a portrait that is at once remarkable and fascinating, tragic and triumphant
Guide to six lethal lairs role-players encounter in the world of Dungeons & Dragons, and the dangerous beasts that live…
within. Includes instructions on how to build your own dungeon. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2019
An overview of the history of artificial intelligence and the ways that this accelerating technology promises to make humanity's lives…
easier and better. Experts debate the pros and cons of superintelligence and mankind's potential future with it. For senior high and older readers. 2017
"Your time is limited. . . . have the courage to follow your heart and intuition." Steve Jobs From the…
start, his path was never predictable. Steve Jobs was given up for adoption at birth, dropped out of college after one semester, and at the age of twenty, created Apple in his parents' garage with his friend Steve Wozniack. Then came the core and hallmark of his genius; his exacting moderation for perfection, his counterculture life approach, and his level of taste and style that pushed all boundaries. A devoted husband, father, and Buddhist, he battled cancer for over a decade, became the ultimate CEO, and made the world want every product he touched. Critically acclaimed author Karen Blumenthal takes us to the core of this complicated and legendary man while simultaneously exploring the evolution of computers. Framed by Jobs' inspirational Stanford commencement speech and illustrated throughout with black and white photos, this is the story of the man who changed our world.
Investigative journalist discusses the hidden dangers in social media, dating websites, and apps that predators use to target women. Demonstrates…
how to protect yourself from identity theft and online stalkers, how to create safe profiles and block trackers, and more. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2015
Six books featuring topics in media literacy. Discusses how to navigate and analyze information in the digital age. Includes Accuracy…
in Media, Digital Content Creation, Ethics and Digital Citizenship, Gathering and Sharing Digital Information, How Policy and Profit Shape Content, and Privacy and Digital Security. For junior and senior high readers. 2015
Eight books featuring newsworthy individuals. Includes: Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Malala Yousafzai, Mark Zuckerberg, Nelson Mandela, Pope Francis, Steve Jobs,…
and Vladimir Putin. The series covers their contributions to society as well as controversies. Questions to promote critical thinking are provided. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2015
A funny, practical and ever-so timely guide to the NEWS for 8–12-year-olds. Find out how to understand and navigate 24/7…
news, how to spot the facts from the fake . . . and what to do if the news becomes overwhelming. Perfect for fans of Matthew Syed's You Are Awesome and Rashmi Sirdeshpande's Dosh . It's never been easier to access the news; TV, radio, billboards, newspapers and endlessly buzzing on to the screens in our pockets. But with more and more news available, it's hard to know what to trust. Where do stories come from? What's real news and what's fake? And what role does social media play in all of this? Insightful, hands-on, essential and reassuring, Breaking News will help children navigate the peaks and pitfalls of our modern day news cycle, through laugh-out-loud text, amusing illustration and interactive activities. Praise for Breaking News : 'Newsflash: I loved it.' – Eoin Colfer, million-copy selling author of ARTEMIS FOWL 'A perfect read for any budding young journalists out there.' – Konnie Huq, TV presenter and author of the COOKIE! series 'Jam-packed with fascinating facts, this is a fantastically funny and much-needed guide to navigating the news.' – Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of DOSH
Judge presents teen cyberbullying cases, their court decisions, and the ways those decisions affect teens. Discusses the complex issues related…
to digital communications, including laws, privacy, censorship, free speech, ethics, and the rights of minors. Advocates thinking before you click. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2010
Discusses online harassment, or cyberbullying, and its consequences. Explains why this behavior is hurtful and risky to both the receiver…
and the sender. Offers possible solutions to the problem. A high-interest, low-vocabulary book. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2009
At a time when many people thought women could not work in technical fields like science and mathematics, Jean Bartik…
became one of the world's first computer programmers. For grades 4-7
A guide to the small steps people can take every day to protect our environment, from buying clothes and food…
to exercise options. Provides ecological tips on entertainment, travel, and schooling from MySpace users around the globe. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2008
Follows astronomer Alex Filippenko as he studies galaxies, space's brightest objects (supernovae), its darkest (black holes), and the dark energy…
that is constantly causing the universe to expand. Discusses observations he and his team have made from Hawaii's Keck telescopes and California's Lick Observatory. For grades 5-8. 2008
Step-by-step guide to the basics of HTML, the underlying technology used to construct web pages. Explains the actual mechanics of…
files, folders, and applications. Gives practical advice for creating an online journal, a photo album, and a complete web site. Includes a section on JavaScript. For grades 5-8. 2004
Discusses the evolution of codes and their impact on history. Explains the growing importance of encryption--the process of encoding messages--in…
the expanding use of the Internet and satellite communications. A condensed version of The Code Book (DB 49955) for adults. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2001
Profiles ten people who helped develop computers. Includes Steve Jobs, who dropped out of college and helped create Apple Computer,…
Inc., in his garage in 1976; Bill Gates, who wrote his first program when he was thirteen; and Rear Admiral Grace Hopper, who invented technical languages for the navy. For grades 6-9. 1998
The author relates how Gates' reputation for being a difficult person did not hamper his quick rise to the top…
of the computer industry. Gates was introduced to his first computer in high school about the same time he announced that he would be a millionaire by the age of thirty. Using his knowledge of computer software and his business savvy to form Microsoft, Gates instead became a multibillionaire. Grades 5-8. 1995.
Examines how social media can be used for good or for evil. In 2018, organizers of the March for Our…
Lives used social media to bring people together to peacefully protest against gun violence. But the Capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021, showed the harmful side of social media. For junior and senior high readers. 2022
"Computers are everywhere and have impacted our lives in so many ways. But who created them, and why? How have…
they transformed the way that we interact with our surroundings and each other? Packed with accessible information, fun facts, and discussion starters, this charming and art-filled book takes you from the ancient world to the modern day, focusing on important inventions, from the earliest known counting systems to the sophisticated algorithms behind AI. The History of the Computer also profiles a diverse range of key players and creators--from An Wang and Margaret Hamilton to Steve Jobs and Sir Tim Berners-Lee--and illuminates their goals, their intentions, and the impact of their inventions on our everyday lives. This entertaining and educational journey will help you understand our most important machines and how we can use them to enhance the way we live. You'll never look at your phone the same way again!" -- Provided by publisher