Click, Connect, Compute: Data, Big and Small

Data science fundamentals for children, 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 that helps people and organisations to make decisions. Readers will learn how and why data is created, stored and shared. They'll find out how to make sense of information through different graphs, maps and pictures and understand how machines learn from the data that we feed them. And the end of the book fast-forwards to the future of computer science, 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.