Designed for the independent reader or for school projects, this book keys into the world of the microchip, revealing the facts about cyberspace, digital technology and multimedia. Trace the story of how early calculators and room-sized computing machines developed into the immensely powerful mini-computers of today. Discover how computer technology works, with examples from computer games, virtual reality, the Internet, e-mail and the World Wide Web. With the help of informative illustrations, clear text and specially selected screen shots, the science behind computer hardware and software is explained. Activities with popular software programs help you to use your own computer to the full, with many projects to do at home or at school. This book is packed with information needed to survive in today's high tech world.

 

This book is part of a book series called All About .

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 2002 by Anness Publishing .

Peter Harrison started as a painter at Glasgow School of Art before taking up a carer in publishing. He is the author of two children's information books on famous painters and is currently a freelance writer and editor. Chris Oxlade has worked as a writer and editor, generally in the field of science and technology, but also in the subject area of sports and hobbies. Stephen Bennington over the years, as well as continuing a career in artwork, he branched into fashion design, especially knitwear, and has worked both in Europe and America. He now combines a love of art and fashion with his new found skills in computing.