Why Doesn't My Floppy Disk Flop?
And Other Kids' Computer Questions Answered by the CompuDudes
1st Edition
Published on 14. April 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-0-471-18429-4 (ISBN)
Description
Why Doesn't my Floppy Disk Flop? And Other Kids' Computer QuestionsAnswered by the Compududes.
For the best answers, coolest Web sites, and excellentcyber-activities, pick up Why Doesn't My Floppy Disk Flop? Thislively, informative guide provides the answers to dozens ofquestions that you (and your parents!) really want to know.Combining their popular brand of humor with cartoon illustrations,sidebars, and tons of advice, the Compududes make all the learningseem like play. From the ins and outs of hardware and software tothe best ways to take advantage of the Internet to the excitingfuture of computing, the answers and explanations in Why Doesn't MyFloppy Disk Flop? are guaranteed to plug you in, log you on, andturn you into a computer whiz in no time!
For the best answers, coolest Web sites, and excellentcyber-activities, pick up Why Doesn't My Floppy Disk Flop? Thislively, informative guide provides the answers to dozens ofquestions that you (and your parents!) really want to know.Combining their popular brand of humor with cartoon illustrations,sidebars, and tons of advice, the Compududes make all the learningseem like play. From the ins and outs of hardware and software tothe best ways to take advantage of the Internet to the excitingfuture of computing, the answers and explanations in Why Doesn't MyFloppy Disk Flop? are guaranteed to plug you in, log you on, andturn you into a computer whiz in no time!
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Third Grade to Twelfth Grade, Interest Age: From 8 to 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
205 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-18429-4 (9780471184294)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
PETER COOK and SCOTT MANNING are the Compududes(r), whose popular radio show is heard on National Public Radio. The 'Dudes have also written about computers for the Philadelphia Inquirer and Knight-Ridder Wire Services, and they have appeared on the Discovery Channel's Home Matters and Fox Network News.
Content
Welcome to Our Book 1
Introduction: Highlights of Computer History 3
1. Hardware 9
2. Software 31
3. The Internet 45
4. Good Computer Habits 69
5. The Computer Future 81
Glossary 85
Bibliography 88
Index 89
Introduction: Highlights of Computer History 3
1. Hardware 9
2. Software 31
3. The Internet 45
4. Good Computer Habits 69
5. The Computer Future 81
Glossary 85
Bibliography 88
Index 89