How the Cloud Works

by Jeanne Marie Ford

Overview

Most students use cloud technology every day, but they may have a limited understanding of how it works. This book traces the evolution of cloud computing in relation to other developing technologies, such as telecommunications devices and the internet. Students will gain awareness of the mechanisms of data storage and the increased information available to them through the cloud. They will read about the applications of this technology at school, at home, and in business. They will also learn about recent advances in file sharing and artificial intelligence, with a view toward the future of the cloud.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781502637406
Publisher:	Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	07/30/2018
Series:	Everyday STEM Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.12(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2018
Gr 3–5—Many students familiar with computers, Wi-Fi, and the Cloud may not know how these everyday technologies work, and this series sets out to explain this in clear, age-appropriate language that speaks to readers, not down to them. Familiar brands and websites appear alongside stories of the people who played key roles in the tech's development, and fascinating details, such as the cost of the first cell phone ($4,000 for Motorola's DynaTAC 8000x), will have readers clamoring for more. Various visuals, including photos, diagrams, charts, and a technology time line, are integrated into the design of each book and visually extend the reading experience, as do the plentiful "Fast Fact" sidebars. VERDICT A top consideration, especially where students are asking for more STEM materials.

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