How Do Computers Follow Instructions?
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$929
Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2019 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

How Do Computers Follow Instructions?

By J.T. Liso, Srimalie Bassani (Illustrator)

Book #23 in the How Do? series

Discover how computers think and solve problems with coding basics.

4.0/5 Goodreads · 10 ratings
32 pages· 1,242 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Dive into the world of computers and uncover how they execute tasks with precision. Explore coding fundamentals like variables, binary code, and loops through engaging diagrams and questions. This book invites young minds to guess and learn the science behind computer operations, making complex concepts accessible and fun. Will you crack the code of how machines think?

From the publisher

Have you ever wondered how computers follow instructions so well or how they do math so quickly? Basic principles of coding, including variables, binary code, loops, programming languages, and more, are explored through diagrams, photos, and informative and engaging text.

About the How Do series: These fully-illustrated nonfiction picture books are a great introduction to various STEM topics. Each title includes facts and figures, simple diagrams and hilarious illustrations and is written in a question-and-answer format to encourage readers to ask questions and guess the answers before exploring the science behind the correct answers.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,242
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Picture
Lexile
810L
Themes & topics
Books about computersBooks about coding and programmingBooks about how things work and are madeBooks about technologyBooks about programming
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.2
F&P level
~S
Publication
Published
November 5, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781486716524

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