Includes glossary and index

Getting started -- What is computer science? -- Hardware -- Computational thinking -- Data -- Programming techniques -- Programming languages -- Networks -- Website and app construction -- Digital behaviors -- Social media -- Digital issues -- The future of computers

"Are your kids struggling with coding or confused by computing? Does the rate of tech innovation make your head spin? We live in a new and exciting digital world. Technology brings with it amazing possibilities, as well as complications and worries. [This book] offers clear information and straightforward advice to help families navigate hardware, software, coding languages, social media, and much more. Colorful, innovative illustrations and clear diagrams, coupled with jargon-free and accessible explanations, make even the trickiest topic easy to understand. This invaluable guide is guaranteed to help parents and kids explore computers, coding, and communication in an empowering and confident way."--Back cover