How Do Computers Follow Instructions?..., J. T. Liso
How Do Computers Follow Instructions?..., J. T. Liso
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How Do Computers Follow Instructions?
A Book About Programming

Author: J. T. Liso

Series: How Do

Narrator: Full Cast

Unabridged: 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/17/2020

Synopsis

Have you ever wondered how computers follow instructions so well? Or how they do math so quickly? Basic principles of coding, including variables, binary code, loops, programming languages, and more are explored in this newest engaging addition to the How Do series.The How Do series is a great introduction to various STEM topics, each written in a format that encourages audiences to ask questions and guess the answers before exploring the science behind them.

About J. T. Liso

J.T. Liso is a software engineer with a degree in computer science from the University of Tennessee. Ever since he was little, he’s been fascinated by computers, and that curiosity led to studying them. He grew up in Franklin, Tennessee, but now lives in Seattle, Washington, where he spends his free time hiking with his dog and cooking.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Barbara on July 18, 2019

Although most of us become easily annoyed when our Internet connection doesn't work or lags or when our computers don't do what we want them to do, computers can easily do math faster than humans can. Relying on a question and answer approach with some absurd answers [using a calculator or flipping......more

Goodreads review by Elisa on September 06, 2020

I knew nothing about computers but this book was very approachable and helpful!......more

Goodreads review by Aimee on November 18, 2019

It tries to make the language child-friendly, but it's still a bit too advanced in places.......more

Goodreads review by Kimberly Wright Oelkers on August 12, 2020

Thank you! This book is full of great ideas for instructing my elementary school students in Computer Science.......more

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