Digital world

"This book introduces readers to the most important terms used when talking about social media. Age-appropriate definitions and helpful pronunciations make this an essential reference for young readers getting ready to venture into the online world of social media. Word games and fact boxes keep readers engaged as they browse new words and their meanings"--Publisher.

"Technology is always changing and upgrading--and so is the vocabulary. It can be hard to keep up with the ways tech companies and users talk about the newest gadgets. In this book, readers are able to learn the most important and relevant tech terms in order to understand the growing technology around them better. Through accessible definitions and age-appropriate examples, the text is a great reference for readers of many levels and abilities. Word games and fact boxes throughout the text engage readers and aid in comprehension"--Publisher.

"From schoolwork to gaming, computers are a part of just about everyone's daily life. Still, talking about something that has gone wrong with a PC, server, hardware, or software can be a challenge . . . contains the essential vocabulary used to talk about the parts of computers and their programs as well as the problems one might encounter. Each definition is written with age-appropriate language and, when given, accessible examples"--Publisher.

"Even though the internet has been around for decades now, the vocabulary used to talk about it can seem like gibberish to many . . . readers will find out all the essential terms they need to know to successfully discuss and understand the internet! Complete, at-level definitions and age-appropriate examples successfully aid in readers' comprehension of the topic while word games and fact boxes offer readers a chance to connect their new knowledge to the real world and commit it to memory"--Publisher.

The video game industry isn?t slowing down. It?s only finding new ways and platforms from which to engage users. Even the youngest elementary students now often have experience with some kinds of video games! Nonetheless, the vocabulary used to talk about video games can seem foreign and extensive. Readers are introduced to the essential terms gamers use in this helpful book.

Coding is an excellent skill to develop and work on, even as a kid. But it can seem like the world of coding has a whole other language--and they do somewhat. This handy reference allows new coders and tech users with the vocabulary to better understand how code is created, fixed, and run on computers and other digital devices. From bits to Python, the terms in the book are given age-appropriate definitions as well as pronunciations of tougher words. Fact boxes and word games give readers a way to augment and test what they have learned.

An exploration of digital communications that discusses interpersonal, group, mass, and international communication and examines cyber communities and concerns.

An exploration of digital games that discusses their history, single and multiplayer games, gaming computers, how they are marketed, and their influence on society.