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100 things to know about numbers, computers & coding

Name: 100 things to know about numbers, computers & coding
ISBN: 9781474942997

By Alice James, Eddie Reynolds and others

Could tiny bugs, hidden sea cables and brainy numbers reveal how our world really works?

informative colourful surprising accessible

Genres

Non-fiction

What is 100 things to know about numbers, computers & coding about?

Explore the amazing world of numbers, computers and coding through 100 surprising facts. Discover how your brain recognises numbers, why computer bugs were once real insects, how the internet travels beneath the sea and where numbers appear in nature. Bright illustrations, clear explanations, diagrams and fascinating examples make tricky ideas easy to understand. With a glossary, index and links to further activities, this book offers an engaging introduction to the technology and mathematics shaping our world.

About the author

Alice James is a children’s author who loves discovering new things and sharing them with others. She has written lots of exciting and interesting non-fiction books, including titles in the popular Usborne ‘See Inside’ and ‘Lift-the-Flap’ series. Alice enjoys making learning fun, helping young readers explore science, history, and the world around them.

Pages

127 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2018

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