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Books at Marrs about Technology:
The technology book for girls and other advanced beings / written by Trudee Romanek ; illustrated by Pat Cupples.       -Fun, interactive activities that show how technology works in everyday objects such as smoke detectors, remote controls, scanners and microwave ovens. 604 Rom


Apple by William Gould.                 
-Introduces basic business concepts, principles, and practices by focusing on Apple Computer, Inc., its background, growth, and success.        338.7 Gou


The Internet by Robert Snedden.         
-Explains how the Internet has evolved into the massive system that it is today.        004.67 Sne


Why doesn't my floppy disk flop? : and other kids' computer questions answered by the CompuDudes
by Peter Cook and Scott Manning ; illustrated by Ed Morrow.
-Discusses the history of computers and explains their various parts and uses, hardware, software, the Internet, good computer etiquette, and their future. Sidebars answer questions asked on the authors' radio show.  004 Coo


The world of computers and communications by Ian Graham.        
-A richly illustrated volume of scientific information about electronic innovations and communication.  004 Gra


Computers by Steve Parker.      
-Describes the development of computers, their various components, and uses for entertainment, education, business, and other facets of life.  004 Par


The first computers by Charles A. Jortberg.             
-Surveys the history of devices leading up to modern computer systems, from ancient celestial calculators and abacuses to punched card systems and the Univac.  681 Jor


Business builders in computers by Nathan Aaseng.                
-Profiles eight founders of the computer industry, including Thomas Watson, Jr. of IBM, An Wang of Wang Laboratories, Seymour Cray of Cray Research, Bob Noyce and Gordon Moore of Intel, Bill Gates of Microsoft, Steve Jobs of Apple Computers, and Steve Case of America Online.  920 Aas


Career ideas for kids who like computers by Diane Lindsey Reeves and Peter Kent, illustrations by Nancy Bond.   
-Discusses computer-related occupations such as programmer, online researcher, and systems analyst, and describes how to prepare for them.  004 Ree


A career in-- computers  by Bill Lund.          
-A guide to programming, drafting, data-entry, and other computer-related careers.  004 Lun


Cool careers for girls in computers by Ceel Pasternak & Linda Thornburg.                
-Profiles ten women who work in the field of computers in such jobs as software engineer, network administrator, and systems analyst, and explains their duties and how they prepared for and got their positions.      004 Pas


The big machines by Charles A. Jortberg.        
-Describes the explosive growth of computers in the world over the past forty-five years and their uses in business, communication, air traffic control, and the space program. 004.1 Jor


The computer from A to Z by Bobbie Kalman.      
-Each letter of the alphabet introduces a brief discussion of a word that has something to do with computers.   004 Kal


Computers by Darcy Lockman.             
-Explains the different parts of a computer and how they work. 004 Loc


Click it : computer fun geography by Lisa Trumbauer ; [interior design and illustrations by Sydney Wright ].    
-Explains how to use a personal computer to complete activities that explore various aspects of geography and maps. 910 Tru


Click it : computer fun Halloween  by Lisa Trumbauer ; [interior design and illustrations by Sydney Wright].            
-Explains how to use a personal computer to complete activities that explore various aspects of Halloween.      394.264 Tru


Click it : computer fun math  by Lisa Trumbauer ; [cover illustration by Sam Ward ; interior design and illustrations by Sydney Wright].                
-Teaches facts and skills about mathematics, while helping the reader to become comfortable with using a computer.      510 Tru


Click it : computer fun reading  by Lisa Trumbauer ; [illustrations by Sydney Wright].          
-Explains how to use a personal computer to complete activities that reinforce various reading and language arts skills. 372.4 Tru


Click it : computer fun science  by Lisa Trumbauer ; [interior design and illustrations by Sydney Wright].      
-Explains how to use a personal computer to complete activities that explore various aspects of science.        502.85 Tru


Click it : computer fun social studies  by Lisa Trumbauer.              
-Explains how to use a personal computer to complete activities related to social studies, such as drawing maps, putting out a community newsletter, and creating a local time-line.    372.83 Tru


Cyber space : virtual reality and the World Wide Web by David Jefferis.                 
-Surveys digital technology from the early days of computers to virtual reality and the World Wide Web, describing the uses of computer simulation in flight, battle, hazardous environments, and entertainment.        004 Jef


Computers by Marjorie Eberts, Margaret Gisler.          
-Explores careers in the computer industry. Explains what happens on the job, rewards, pay, perks, education and training requirements, in addition to the pleasures and pressures of each job. 004 Ebe



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