Click, Connect, Compute: Data, Big and Small

Data science fundamentals, using clear, expert explanations and comic illustrations to spark interest and enthusiasm in the next generation of computer scientists!

Data science fundamentals, using clear, expert explanations and comic illustrations to spark interest and enthusiasm in the next generation of computer scientists!

Data, Big and Small delves into the details behind computer science data and information, which help people and organisations to make decisions. Learn how and why data are created, stored and shared. Find out how we make sense of information through graphs, maps and pictures, and understand how machines learn from the data that we feed them. The end of the book fast-forwards to the future of computer science, data and 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.

Contents: What are data? / Data, information and knowledge / Data are vital / Where do data come from? / Getting the format right / Storing all those data / The value is in the processing / Picture it! / Big data / Getting the most out of data / Keeping data secure / A trip into the future of data . / Pioneer portraits / Further information / Glossary / Quiz yourself! / Index

Books in the series: Computer Science Essentials / Data, Big and Small / Smart Machines / The Languages of Programming

Contributor: Luke Séguin-Magee (Illustrated by)

Illustrator: Luke Séguin-Magee

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