In the late 1980s, Melbourne was the hub of the computer underground in Australia, if not the world. The hackers who formed the underground were not disgruntled computer professionals or gangs of organised criminals. They were disaffected teenagers who used their basic home computers to explore the embryonic internet from inside their locked, suburban bedrooms. From this shadowy world emerged two elite hackers known as Electron and Phoenix, who formed...

Gates is the former chief executive and current chairman of Microsoft, the worlds largest personal computer software company. While at Harvard, Gates developed a version of the computer programming language, BASIC, for the firt microcomputer. Guided by a belief that the computer will be a common tool in the home and office, Gates left Harvard to bdevote his energies to Microsoft, the company he had begun in 1975 with his childhhod friend Paul Allen....

Words are powerful things even in code! In this engaging book, readers will learn the fundamental principles of repetition and looping. They ll look at how language handles different ways of repeating code, including while, for, repeat, and until clauses. They ll explore key concepts such as functions, subroutines, and nested loops. Puzzles and games create a fun, interactive learning experience, and friendly robot illustrations engage both budding...

It is most logical for young coders to learn about Boolean algebra! This interactive book introduces readers to the concept of logic, which lies at the heart of coding. They'll learn about "if" and "until" clauses, arithmetic functions, and decision-making. Budding coders will engage with these crucial topics through fun puzzles and games, and adorable robot illustrations draw in even readers who are reluctant to learn coding. This completely computer-free...

By placing blocks in patterns and sequences in front of an iPad, kids learn to code Awbie's every move. Teaches coding fundamentals, computational thinking, problem solving, if statements and loops, and logical thinking.

"This book for elementary readers highlights the sequence of events from idea to a finished software application. Full-color photographs and a timeline support each step of the project's process, from the idea and coding a prototype to designing the app and uploading it to app stores like iTunes and Google Play. Includes glossary, index, and further resources"--

"Pearl and her trusty rust-proof robot, Pascal, need to build a sandcastle before summer vacation is over, and they're going to do it using code"--

"From writing simple coding instructions using Scratch software, to learning the coding skills to create your own computer game and even design your own website, this book leads the way. By breaking this daunting subject down into the 10 "super skills" needed, young readers can get familiar with computer coding and build on their skills as they progress through the book."--Provided by publisher.

The mind-bending new series from Gene Luen Yang! Welcome to Stately Academy. Hopper hates her new school. The kids are mean, the principal is scary, and there's something creepy about the building itself. For instance: why are the walls of Stately Academy covered in the number 9? Hopper and her friend Eni are determined to get to the bottom of it. But the mystery of Stately Academy has been programmed into its very stones, and it'll take two persistent...