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.

Discover Usborne's Look Inside series...

- MADE FOR CURIOUS KIDS: Perfect for kids in kindergarten through second grade who love to explore nonfiction and ask "why?" and "how?"

- BIG SUBJECTS MADE SIMPLE: Vibrant illustrations and simple explanations make nonfiction topics fun and easy to understand for age 5+. Explore subjects kids encounter in school, including science, math, the environment, space, history, and more.

- 50+ FLAPS TO LIFT: Discover fascinating facts, surprising details, and answers to questions behind every flap.

- LEARNING MADE FUN: A great choice for independent discovery, learning at home, or adding hands-on fun to classroom learning.

- BUILT FOR LITTLE HANDS: Sturdy, easy-to-lift flaps are designed for curious kids to explore again and again.

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

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