Description

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A laptop or tablet is useless without the right software. While we can hold and touch hardware, understanding exactly what software is often confuses us. With clear explanations, this book will turn kids into people who not only use software, but also understand how it works.

Computers are everywhere, from watches to satellites, and toys to vacuum cleaners. Just knowing how to switch computers on is no longer enough. Start your knowledge journey right here in this series for kids who want to be right at the leading edge as computers evolve into the future.

About the Author

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Frances Payne was born in 1953 in Scotland. In 1967 Payne emigrated to Australia and won his first award in 1978 with his work "Albert's Bellyful" which won the Ditmar Award for best Australian short fiction. In 1995 he won the Aurealis Award for best horror short story with his chapbook Olympia.