Computing Kids
6 total works
A fun series introducing readers to life online.
The online world offers great opportunities for learning, from support with homework to discovering how to do your favourite football trick! Find out the best ways to learn and have fun safely online with these friendly guides, perfect for children aged 5 and up.
These positive, friendly guides aim to explain to young readers the learning potential and fun of digital devices, websites and (age-appropriate) media and games, but also how to stay well and protect themselves and their projects when they're online. Simple, fun on- and off-line activities on every spread reinforce readers' understanding and allow them to explore the digital world safely, while the character 'Max Computer' offers practical advice and hands-on tips.
Contents:
Learning online
Using a word processor
Sites and lists
Homework helpers
Taking notes
Search engines
Let's get searching!
Checking out results
Apps and downloads
Not just schoolwork
Fake news
Virtual visits
Online lessons
Max Computer recommends
Griz's quiz
Glossary
Find out more
Index
Titles in the series:
Being Healthy Online
Coding Online
Going Online
Having Fun Online
Learning Online
Staying Safe Online
A fun series introducing readers to life online.
Are you ready to take your first steps into the online world? Discover the best, safest ways to do it with Going Online - from how to use a mouse to how to navigate a website!
These positive, friendly guides aim to explain to young readers the learning potential and fun of digital devices, websites and (age-appropriate) media and games, but also how to stay well and protect themselves and their projects when they're online. Simple, fun on- and off-line activities on every spread reinforce readers' understanding and allow them to explore the digital world safely, while the character 'Max Computer' offers practical advice and hands-on tips.
Contents:
What is going online?
Get connected
Hardware and software
Tools for the job
Email
Web welcome
Let's browse!
Jumping around
A world of websites
Cookies
Go social
Online with others
Favourite places
Max Computer recommends
Griz's quiz
Glossary
Find out more!
Index
Titles in the series:
Being Healthy Online
Coding Online
Going Online
Having Fun Online
Learning Online
Staying Safe Online
A fun first series explaining to young readers how they can stay safe online
Going online can be great fun, but you need to look after yourself and your device. Computer Kids: Staying Safe Online will show you the best ways to do so, from setting strong passwords to spotting a scam to knowing when to ask for help.
These positive, friendly guides aim to explain to young readers the learning potential and fun of digital
devices, websites and (age-appropriate) media and games, but also how to stay well and protect
themselves and their projects when they're online. Simple, fun on- and off-line activities on every spread
reinforce readers' understanding and allow them to explore the digital world safely, while the character
'Max Computer' offers practical advice and hands-on tips.
Contents:
Have fun, stay safe
Safe space
Keeping it private
There's a limit
Pick your password
Computer viruses
Meet more malware
No entry!
Spam and scams
Help!
Stranger danger
Cyberbullies
If in doubt
Max Computer recommends
Griz's quiz
Glossary
Find out more!
Index
Books in the series:
Being Healthy Online
Coding Online
Going Online
Having Fun Online
Learning Online
Staying Safe Online
A fun first series explaining to young readers how they can be healthy online
Just like in real life, it's important to be healthy online. Find out how to take care of your body and mind while you're online, from taking micro-breaks and stretching to dealing with cyberbullies.
These positive, friendly guides aim to explain to young readers the learning potential and fun of digital
devices, websites and (age-appropriate) media and games, but also how to stay well and protect
themselves and their projects when they're online. Simple, fun on- and off-line activities on every spread
reinforce readers' understanding and allow them to explore the digital world safely, while the character
'Max Computer' offers practical advice and hands-on tips.
Contents:
Staying healthy and happy
Get comfortable
Input and output
Keeping your device healthy
Take a break!
Stretch for success
Your digital footprint
Spreading the word
Careful sharing
Trolls, griefers and cyberbullies
Screen time
IRL (In Real Life)
Max Computer recommends
Griz's quiz
Glossary
Find out more!
Index
Books in the series:
Being Healthy Online
Coding Online
Going Online
Having Fun Online
Learning Online
Staying Safe Online
A fun first series introducing readers to life online.
The online world offers great opportunities for having fun online, from gaming with friends to learning how to paint your own masterpiece! Find out the best ways to enjoy yourself safely online with Computer Kids: Having Fun Online.
These positive, friendly guides aim to explain to young readers the learning potential and fun of digital
devices, websites and (age-appropriate) media and games, but also how to stay well and protect
themselves and their projects when they're online. Simple, fun on- and off-line activities on every spread
reinforce readers' understanding and allow them to explore the digital world safely, while the character
'Max Computer' offers practical advice and hands-on tips.
Contents:
Having fun online
Games galore!
Controlling games
Good gaming
Sounds fun!
Arty ideas
Arts and crafts computing
Fun photos
Being social
Learning is fun!
Virtual reality
Indoors and outdoors
Max Computer recommends
Griz's quiz
Glossary
Find out more!
Index
Books in the series:
Being Healthy Online
Coding Online
Going Online
Having Fun Online
Learning Online
Staying Safe Online
A fun first series introducing readers to life online.
Whenever you go on the internet, play a computer game or listen to music on a digital device, coding is what makes it all work! Find out all about coding and learn how to do some simple coding yourself with Computer Kids: Coding Online.
These positive, friendly guides aim to explain to young readers the learning potential and fun of digital
devices, websites and (age-appropriate) media and games, but also how to stay well and protect
themselves and their projects when they're online. Simple, fun on- and off-line activities on every spread
reinforce readers' understanding and allow them to explore the digital world safely, while the character
'Max Computer' offers practical advice and hands-on tips.
Contents:
Coding the world
All about programs
Learn a language
Coding rules, OK!
Start and finish
Making moves
Block party!
What's a variable?
Decision time
Loop the loop
Coding lessons
Bugs and debugging
Keep going
Max Computer recommends
Griz's quiz
Glossary
Find out more!
Index
Books in the series:
Being Healthy Online
Coding Online
Going Online
Having Fun Online
Learning Online
Staying Safe Online