An illustrated dictionary of computer terms and concepts, from access to Zork, with brief articles on special topics such as adventure games and computer camps.

A dictionary of computer terms explaining parts, functions, and useful jargon.

The second edition of this very successful title offers the combination of humor, cartoon illustration and plain English insights that have made it the fastest selling computer book series. This new edition offers more than 200 new illustrations and features 300 all new terms.

Defines More Than 1,000 Terms in Non-technical Language. Includes Pronunciations, Examples of How the Terms Are Used, Explanations of Their Sources, & Cross-References to Other Definitions

The second edition of the best-selling Python for Kids—which brings you (and your parents) into the world of programming—has been completely updated to use the latest version of Python, along with tons of new projects! Python is a powerful programming language that’s easy to learn and fun to use! But books about programming in Python can be dull and that’s no fun for anyone. Python for Kids brings kids (and their parents) into the wonderful world of programming. Jason R. Briggs guides you through the basics, experimenting with unique (and hilarious) example programs featuring ravenous monsters, secret agents, thieving ravens, and more. New terms are defined; code is colored and explained; puzzles stretch the brain and strengthen understanding; and full-color illustrations keep you engaged throughout. By the end of the book, you’ll have programmed two games: a clone of the famous Pong, and “Mr. Stick Man Races for the Exit”—a platform game with jumps and animation. This second edition is revised and updated to reflect Python 3 programming practices. There are new puzzles to inspire you and two new appendices to guide you through Python’s built-in modules and troubleshooting your code. As you strike out on your programming adventure, you’ll learn how to: Use fundamental data structures like lists, tuples, and dictionaries Organize and reuse your code with functions and modules Use control structures like loops and conditional statements Draw shapes and patterns with Python’s turtle module Create games, animations, and other graphical wonders with tkinter Why should serious adults have all the fun? Python for Kids is your ticket into the amazing world of computer programming. Covers Python 3.x which runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, even Raspberry Pi

Defines over 600 computer terms, explains how to deal with an error message, offers advice on purchasing computer equipment, and suggests ways to best utilize and enjoy the computer.

Colorful pictures and sentences explain word meanings.