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How the Computer Changed History examines the development of the computer, how it works, and how it has become a standard machine used in businesses, homes, and industries. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and maps, charts, and diagrams. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division...

Defined as nothing but fat in the real world, Beth Soames specializes in trolling beautiful girls online until two new friendships, one online and one offline, make her question her behavior.

"Learn programming and computer basics in this kid-friendly, easy-to-follow book. It covers types of information, file sizes, and bits using real-world examples and fun illustrations. Online and offline activities also boost learning and skills."--

The bestselling book on Windows, now updated for the new 8.1 features

Microsoft has fine-tuned Windows 8 with some important new features, and veteran author Andy Rathbone explains every one in this all-new edition of a long-time bestseller. Whether you're using Windows for the first time, upgrading from an older version, or just moving from Windows 8 to 8.1, here's what you need to know. Learn about the dual interfaces, the new Start

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Computer programmers use different skills every day. One of those skills is analyzing data. This series of fun, unplugged activities teaches readers to assess and organize data, reveals the importance of those abilities to computer programming, and demonstrates how they can be harnessed to analyze information in real life. Each activity uses everyday objects and materials to help a reader learn how to think like a coder does. Students will gain key...

"iPad for Seniors in easy steps, 13th edition, gives a comprehensive introduction to the iPad, showing how it differs from more traditional computers and how to find your way around this captivating device. It is written with Seniors' needs in mind and covers all iPad models with iPadOS 17." --

"This is learning made easy. Get more done quickly with Windows 10. Jump in wherever you need answers--brisk lessons and colorful screenshots show you exactly what to do, step by step, "--Page 4 of cover.

Ten-year-old Kate begins a communication exchange on a computer with someone purporting to be from outer space, who says he is going to pay a visit to Earth soon.

Let this book be your guide to setting up Facebook and Twitter accounts, catching up with old friends and making new one, communicating with the grandkids, avoiding shady characters, foiling identity thieves, and maximizing your online experience!