Computers How Smartphones Work for Kids: Inside the Amazing Tech You Use Every Day — Touchscreens, Cameras, GPS, Apps, and More Explained for Young Minds (Computer Basic for Kids, Band 14) - Couverture souple

Laudry, Khasan

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 3690834864 ISBN 13 : 9783690834865

Editeur : Khasan Laudry, 2026

Synopsis

Your child uses a smartphone every day — but do they know what's actually happening inside it?

From the glass touchscreen to the GPS signal bouncing off satellites, smartphones are packed with jaw-dropping science. This chapter-by-chapter guide pulls back the curtain on the pocket-sized computer most kids already carry — and turns everyday curiosity into real STEM knowledge.

Inside this book, young readers will discover:

• Why a touchscreen knows exactly where your finger is — and how it responds in milliseconds
• How a tiny camera lens captures crisp photos and videos
• What GPS really is and how satellites guide you to any location on Earth
• The hidden sensors inside a phone — accelerometers, gyroscopes, and more
• How calls and text messages travel through the air to reach another person instantly
• What apps actually are and how the App Store delivers them to your device
• How a battery stores and releases energy to power everything
• Simple, smart habits for taking care of your phone and making it last

Who is this for?
Written for curious readers in grades 2 through 6 (roughly ages 7–12), this book uses clear, age-appropriate language with no confusing jargon. It is ideal for children who ask a lot of questions, love finding out how things work, and are growing up surrounded by technology they want to understand — not just use.

Parents and educators will appreciate the structured, chapter-by-chapter format that makes each concept easy to follow and discuss. Whether read independently or together, each chapter sparks real conversation about the technology shaping everyday life.

Perfect for:

• Curious kids who want to know the "why" behind their devices
• STEM-focused households and homeschool technology units
• Classroom supplemental reading for science and digital literacy
• Birthday gifts, holiday presents, and back-to-school reading

If your child has ever asked "How does this thing actually work?" — this is the book that finally gives them the answer. Scroll up and grab a copy today.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Khasan Laudry
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 3690834864
• ISBN 13: 9783690834865
• Reliure: Taschenbuch
• Nombre de pages: 117
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible