The Language of Programming

Computer language fundamentals for children, using clear, expert explanations and comic illustrations to spark interest and enthusiasm in the next generation of computer scientists! Languages of Computer Science looks at how computers communicate with each other through coding systems to create instructions for all the amazing machines we use daily. Readers will find out about the elements of language, how HTML and markup languages are constructed and about the software tools that help to solve difficult programming problems and help with tasks such as monitoring air traffic. And the end of the book fast-forwards to the future of computer science, robotics and considers what it might mean to live in a 'smarter' world. The Click, Connect, Compute series untangles the computer science web and teaches children about the essentials of computer software, hardware and digital literacy as well as discussing the ethics surrounding this evolving field. Featuring fun, friendly comic strip illustrations, pioneer bios and a quiz, this is a perfect read for children aged 8+. Written in a clear, thoughtful way by computer science expert, Dr. Dharini Balasubramaniam, a strong advocate for ethics and education in her field.