Designing Computer Programs: Software Engineers

by Miriam Coleman

Overview

Learning about a career in software engineering is an exciting step into the world of STEM. This book introduces readers to what software engineers do, the different kinds of software they develop, notable engineers in the field, and the future of software engineering. Readers will be amazed at how coding can create useful and complex computer programs. Readers will discover the ways science, technology, engineering, and math fit into the everyday work of software engineers, which makes this book a perfect companion to STEM-based instruction. The text is engaging yet accessible, while the color photographs bring the career to life. Readers will gain supplemental knowledge from sidebars and graphic organizers, and they are sure to leave this book with a firm understanding of this exciting career.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781508145462
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	12/30/2015
Series:	Engineers Rule! Series
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	994,783
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Software behind the Scenes 4

What Is Software? 6

From Laboratories to Desktops 8

Talking in Code 10

What Makes It Engineering? 12

Step by Step 14

Software Takes Us to the Moon 16

The Making of Microsoft 18

Inventing the World Wide Web 20

Searching for Success 22

Becoming a Software Engineer 24

Software Engineering Careers 26

The Future of Software Engineering 28

Glossary 31

Index 32

Websites 32

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2016
Gr 4–6—Showcasing six distinct branches of engineering, this descriptive set introduces students to the discipline in straightforward, concise language. Each information-packed book defines the field, exploring its history, current developments, and future directions, giving readers a greater understanding of the profession. Every page of text is followed by a page of photos or other images, providing readers with information for different learning styles. The subject matter is fresh and contemporary, and the design of the books, from the use of shades of blue to the inclusion of graphic organizers, is crisp and appealing. VERDICT An excellent addition to school and public libraries, especially those with growing STEM collections.

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