How Do Computers Follow Instructions?: A Book about Programming

Have you ever wondered how computers follow instructions so well? Or how they do math so quickly?

In the How Do series, readers are invited to guess and then explore the science behind the right answers. Basic principles of coding, including variables, binary code, loops, programming languages, and more, are explored in this newest engaging addition to the How Do series.

About the How Do series: These visually appealing STEM titles for inquisitive readers and young science enthusiasts, are fully illustrated nonfiction picture books that are a great introduction to various STEM topics. Each title includes facts and figures, simple diagrams and hilarious illustrations and is written in a question-and-answer format to encourage readers to ask questions and guess the answers before exploring the science behind the correct answers.

Author: J. T. Liso
Publisher: Flowerpot Press
Published: 11/05/2019
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.8lbs
Size: 9.00h x 9.00w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781486716524
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 09/15/2019 pg. 50

About the Author

J.T. Liso is a software engineer with a degree in computer science from the University of Tennessee. Ever since he was a little kid, computers had always fascinated him, and he used that curiosity to study how computers worked. J.T. grew up in Franklin, Tennessee, but now lives in Seattle, Washington, where he spends his free time hiking with his dog Zoe and cooking fun new foods!

Srimalie Bassani lives and works in Mantova, Italy. Her mother has always encouraged her artistic expression, and she is the inspiration for her passion. Her work is full of surprises. She always tries to diversify her style based on every story she illustrates. It's almost impossible to remove her from her writing desk, where she keeps a stack of books and teacups of many colors.