Computers

Part of the Discover Now series

Uncover the secrets of computers and their impact on daily life.

48 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the fascinating world of computers, from their room-sized origins to their role in modern life. This engaging reader invites curious kids to discover how computers work and their diverse applications, from fast-food restaurants to movie studios. With colorful photos and a picture glossary, young readers will delve into the technology shaping our world, sparking their imagination and understanding of STEM subjects. Perfect for those eager to learn more about the machines that power our everyday lives.

From the publisher

You see computers every day, but do you know how they work? Discover Now! MIT Kids presents an exciting “how things work” leveled reader series tailor-made for the next generation of innovators, scientists, and thinkers. Did you know that the first computers were as big as a room? Or that they could work only with numbers, not pictures or sound? Computers have improved vastly, growing smaller and more diverse in what they can do. But what exactly is a computer? How many types do you see around you? How can computers help people in their everyday lives–from fast-food restaurants to factories, airplanes to movie studios? Have you ever looked inside a computer? For kids who are curious about the world around them comes Discover Now!, a welcoming leveled reader series written by experts and developed with educators on a range of STEM subjects. Each fact-filled nonfiction book begins with an informative note to caregivers and a table of contents, is packed with colorful photos, and ends with a picture glossary and index. This book is a Level 3 reader, perfect for curious kids who are becoming confident in their reading skills.

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