Look Inside How Computers Work

By: Alex Frith

Illustrated by Colin King

Series : Look Inside

Age 5+

US$14.99

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Just what goes on behind the screen, beneath the keyboard and inside the electronic "brain" of a computer?
This colorful book has 70 flaps to lift to uncover what happens when a computer is switched on, how coding works and the story of the first computers. A fun and informative introduction to a key curriculum topic.

- Perfect non-fiction for curious readers 5+
- Part of Usborne's Look Inside series covering subjects from science, math, space and the environment
- Ideal to support learning at home or in the classroom

Details

Extent:: 14 pages
Dimensions:: 198.9 x 220.1in
Board ISBN:: 9781805318521
Publication Date:: December 2023
Work Reference:: 03846

Author

Alex Frith has been writing Usborne books since 2005. His diverse output covers such titles as 'See inside Your Head', 'Stories of Thor' and 'Politics for Beginners'. He has spoken at multiple festivals about his book '100 Things to Know About Space'. Alex can be found in London.

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Illustrator

Colin King

Since studying at the Royal College of Art, Colin has enjoyed a long career as an artist and illustrator, mainly working from Norfolk. He has illustrated countless books for Usborne Publishing that have had international success, from the original Spy's Guidebook to the best-selling See Inside Your Body.

Series

Award-winning lift-the-flap books which present non-fiction topics in a fun and informative way.

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Awards

Commended

50 best books for software education 2018

Quicklinks

Visit Usborne Quicklinks for links to websites where you can watch videos about how computers work and try lots of coding activities.

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