Books with title Computer Pioneers

From the smart phone in your pocket to the advanced systems controlling everything from banks to national security, computers are behind almost everything people do.However, this wasn't always true. Readers (Grades 3-5) will explore the fascinating history of computer technology, from the room-filling code-breaking machines of World War II to the remarkably tiny and powerful computers we rely on today.

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 and fast facts add interest to this first look at computers.

Stories of Words aims to develop students' interest in interesting words (e.g., snickerdoodles, terrapin, scuba). The texts in Stories of Words use the TExT model—the same model that underlies all TextProject products (e.g., FYI for Kids) and commercial products (e.g., QuickReads). That means that reading the texts also increases students’ exposure to the core vocabulary. Each book of the 16-volume series explores the vocabulary of a different topic such as food, movies, and acronyms.

From games and graphics to networks and virtual reality, computers are all around us. Today's computers can draw pictures, play games, send emails, and even land space probes on Mars. But that wasn't always the case. Find out how ancient abacuses evolved into today's supercomputers and learn about some of the great computer scientists who made it all possible. Computers will take you inside these incredible machines to discover how they work, and then help you get started coding your own programs.