A World of Computers and Coding Discover Amazing Computers and the Power of Coding

by Gifford, Clive

• ISBN13: 9781526308160
• ISBN10: 1526308169
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2025-12-23
• Publisher: Wayland

Summary

In this exciting, photo-packed book, discover the world's most amazing computers, from the first mechanical calculators to the latest groundbreaking designs. Step back in time to explore the history of computer gaming - from the first simple pong game to the latest high-tech console. Meet the pioneers of computer programming and gain an insight into how computers work. You can even become a coder yourself - follow step-by-step instructions to program your very own computer game!

Author Biography

Clive Gifford is the author of more than 150 children's books including Eye Benders, winner of the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize, Royal Society-nominated Out of This World and Cool Technology which won the School Library Association Information Book Award. He has travelled through 70 countries, run a computer games company and taken part in all manner of sports from parachuting and gliding to Ultimate Frisbee. Clive's official website can be found at www.clivegifford.co.uk

Table of Contents

• 1: Computer Planet
• 2: Early Calculators
• 3: Babbage's Engines
• 4: A Matter of Logic
• 5: ENIAC
• 6: Off to Work
• 7: Compilers
• 8: Hard Disc Drive
• 9: Input Devices
• 10: Microprocessors
• 11: C and C++
• 12: Digital Cameras
• 13: Let the Games Begin!
• 14: Atari 2600
• 15: The Home Comuter Boom
• 16: Supercomputers
• 17: IBM Personal Computer
• 18: The Nintendo Revolution
• 19: The World Wide Web
• 20: 3D Printing
• 21: Smartphones
• 22: Man Versus Machine
• 23: Smart Hones, Smart Cars
• 24: Computers in Space
• 25: Augmented Reality
• 26: Virtual Reality
• 27: Future Computing
• 28: Make Your Own Scratch Game
• 29: Glossary
• 30: Further Information and Index