Explore the rise of technology that may soon rule our lives!

What is a computer, how does it work, what are they being used for and what role may they play in the future? Big impactful photos fill the pages highlighting the science and technology at work.

These pieces of technology are infiltrating all areas of our lives, including the home, our social life, the world of work, health and education. The supportive functions and the sinister elements are all explored.From smartphones in out pockets to weather-mapping super computers, we're now connected through these clever machines. They play an increasing role in our lives, but are we telling them what to do or will computers be controlling us one day?

The Tech-Head Guide series is an essential guide to the exciting and fast-developing technology that is changing our lives. Check out the other titles in the series to learn about the technology that operates AI, robots, drones and computers and prepare for their takeover. Perfect for readers 9 and up.

This book is part of a book series called The Tech-Head Guide .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-11 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2020 by Hachette Children's Group .

William Potter has been writing, illustrating and editing children's titles for over a decade. His books have explored the world, the bottom of the ocean, the past and the distant future.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: COMPUTER WORLD
• 1: HISTORY OF THE COMPUTER
• 1: INSIDE THE BOX
• 1: LET'S GET PERSONAL
• 1: EVOLUTION OF SOFTWARE
• 1: CONNECTED
• 1: GAME ON
• 1: CREATIVE CODE
• 1: UNDER ATTACK
• 1: STAY SAFE
• 1: CYBER COOL
• 1: SUPERCOMPUTERS
• 1: DIGITAL DATA
• 1: THE NEXT LEVEL
• 1: GLOSSARY AND FURTHER INFORMATION
• 1: INDEX