Books in Get Connected to Digital Literacy series

Computer Networks looks at how computer technology has changed the way we work, communicate, learn, and have fun. Easy-to-understand text explains websites and webpages, search engines, and email systems. Social media and online security is a key area of focus, and advice is included on staying safe online. Activities help reinforce learning and are not linked to specific software or operating systems.

The Science of Computers takes an overall look at information technology, exploring how computers operate and the amazing devices that are used in homes, schools, and businesses today. This practical learning guide lays the groundwork for further exploration of computational thinking. Practical activities help reinforce learning and are not linked to specific software or operating systems.

"Awesome Algorithms and Creative Coding explores how computers work and explains how to think in a logical way. The bright and engaging design guides readers through clear explanations of binary code, simple algorithms, and computer language. With real-life examples, students learn about the development of coding using simple decision-making processes. Programming languages that readers can use themselves, including Scratch and LOGO, are reviewed. "Stretch Yourself" features give practical activities to help readers explore and test key principles to help reinforce learning and are not linked to specific software or operating systems. "True Story" features give real-world anecdotes from the world of information technology. "Computer Hero" features look at the groundbreaking scientists that paved the way for digital technology today."--

"Awesome Algorithms and Creative Coding explores how computers work and explains how to think in a logical way. The bright and engaging design guides readers through clear explanations of binary code, simple algorithms, and computer language. With real-life examples, students learn about the development of coding using simple decision-making processes. Programming languages that readers can use themselves, including Scratch and LOGO, are reviewed. "Stretch Yourself" features give practical activities to help readers explore and test key principles to help reinforce learning and are not linked to specific software or operating systems. "True Story" features give real-world anecdotes from the world of information technology. "Computer Hero" features look at the groundbreaking scientists that paved the way for digital technology today."--

This important book explains how the code behind social media networks connects people around the world. Young readers will learn how networks are built using algorithms, how they communicate using messaging systems, and how privacy settings, IP addresses, and cookies work. The dangers of talking to strangers online are discussed, and readers are encouraged to think about how to participate on social networks safely and responsibly.

Amazing Applications and Perfect Programs helps explain operating systems, computer programs, sorting and storing files, and databases. Learn about the amazing variety of programs that allow users to have fun with words, numbers, pictures, and sounds. Exercises teach key skills such as word processing, creating documents, and using databases, and are not linked to specific software or operating systems.

The Science of Computers takes an overall look at information technology, exploring how computers operate and the amazing devices that are used in homes, schools, and businesses today. This practical learning guide lays the groundwork for further exploration of computational thinking. Practical activities help reinforce learning and are not linked to specific software or operating systems.