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Full-text articles to support research in applied sciences, biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and energy. Includes the Science Image Collection, a database of high-quality science images from National Geographic, UPI, Getty, NASA, and Nature Picture Library.
1) Algorithms
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"While most grade-schoolers can easily swipe a screen or click a mouse, many young people do not understand the internal principles of how a computer actually works. In this engaging and accessible series, readers will be introduced to a range of essential computer science-related concepts. This title provides readers with a simple overview of the topic, defining new terms and providing practical, real-life applications. Featuring full-color photos,...
2) Computers
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Computers are an integral part of our modern world. Children are being exposed to them at an increasingly young age, so a fundamental understanding of technology has become essential. In this introduction to the world of computers, readers take a look inside a computer and become familiar with hardware, software, and all of the parts that make them work. The simple text explains terminology in a way that is easy to grasp, while full-color photographs...
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Computers "think" in terms of data and databases. In this simple text, readers find out exactly what that means in the world of technology. They take a first look at what data is and how computers use it to do all the things they can do. Using easy-to-follow examples, readers are introduced to the fundamental concepts of databases, how they are used in the real world, and how computers use them to find the information they need. Presented with eye-catching...
4) Hardware
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Playing online games, running programs, or searching the Internet: we couldn't do any of these things without hardware. In this straightforward text, readers take a first look at the keyboard, mouse, and computer screen, as well as the unseen insides of a computer. Relevant terminology is explained in age-appropriate language that is supplemented by a helpful glossary. Fun facts, full-color photos, and an activity enhance this introduction to the...
5) Networks
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A computer alone can do amazing things, but many computers working together can change the world. This easy-to-follow text invites readers to explore the world of computer networks as they learn what these networks are and how they work. Each colorful spread examines one part of a network using simple language to explain relevant concepts and terminology. Readers will learn about networks of all sizes, and find out just what kind of network the Internet...
6) Programming
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In our age of technology, computer programming has never been more important. This introductory text breaks down programming into its most fundamental concepts. Readers discover what it means to be a programmer as they explore the types of programs available and what they are able to do. Essential programs, computer language, and syntax are covered in an accessible style and eye-catching format. Accompanied by full-color photos, fast facts, and a...
7) Software
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Along with hardware, software is the other half of what makes computers run. In this easy-to-follow text, readers take a first look at software and the role it plays in the world of computing. They are introduced to relevant ideas and terminology with the help of a simple glossary and colorful photos. The different types of software are introduced, including system and programming applications. Fast facts provide an additional layer for readers, while...
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