computer science

Introduces careers in cybersecurity, discussing what the jobs are like, the skills and education needed, the salary, the pros and cons of the jobs, and their future outlook. Also discusses the importance of developing a career plan, and offers tips on applying and interviewing. Includes black-and-white photographs, sidebars, interviews with professionals in the field, a glossary, and sources for further learning.

Whether or not we realize it, we use math in many ways every day. Math helps us to measure things, identify patterns, interpret data, and much more. In this educational and engaging text, readers will learn all about math and its many uses. They'll discover who studies math and how it's applied in a variety of disciplines. Using relatable examples and colorful photographs, which make the information pop, this book promises to spark curiosity about this fascinating field of study.

Twelve-year-old Averil is on a mission to find the creator of the phone app her helicopter parents use to keep track of her.

Technology is behind almost everything humans do, including traveling, learning, eating, and having fun. The word "technology" refers to various complex systems intended to make people's lives simpler. Readers will learn about many technological advancements made throughout the years as well as the ways technology will likely continue to advance for decades and centuries to come. Intricately drawn illustrations make the content enticing and understandable for readers, and the intriguing fact boxes further explore the STEM content.

Information accompanies instructions for various video-game-themed activities that demonstrate skills needed for coding. The text level and subject matter are intended for students in grades 3 through 8.

From fun with functions to a variety of variables, curious readers can explore coding concepts with this engaging title. Introductory text about each concept is paired with hands-on activities such as making a robotic hand from cardboard and creating a function for a room-cleaning robot. Follow-ups after each activity ask readers to think critically, while extra challenges allow readers to test each concept in another way. The robots in this title are unplugged, but they can help eager readers develop skills that could someday lead to working with real robots!.

Information accompanies instructions for various rain forest animal themed activities that demonstrate skills needed for coding. The text level and subject matter are intended for students in grades 3 through 8.

Information accompanies instructions for various extreme-sports-themed activities that demonstrate skills needed for coding. The text level and subject matter are intended for students in grades 3 through 8.

Information accompanies instructions for various dinosaur-themed activities that demonstrate skills needed for coding. The text level and subject matter are intended for students in grades 3 through 8.

Information accompanies instructions for various outer-space-themed activities that demonstrate skills needed for coding. The text level and subject matter are intended for students in grades 3 through 8.