Usborne 1980s Computer Books
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Their format of colourful cartoons and easy to digest layout have made them something of a cult object among the now-grown-up generation who first received them. Introduction to programming
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Usborne is a leading independent book publisher that aims to create brilliant books for children across various age groups and themes. The publisher makes its books available in multiple languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Catalan, Italian, Dutch, Korean, and Brazilian Portuguese, and distribution methods vary depending on the geographic location, offering direct sales, partner links, or links to local online retailers. The site organizes its extensive catalog by age, categories such as Activities and sticker books, Hobbies and interests, Fiction, Science, History, and Mental health, and specific subcategories such as Computers and coding. The company has a specialized history in publishing computer books dating back to the 1980s, which includes free downloadable pdf copies of these original Usborne Computer Guides. These historical books featured program listings for iconic computers of that era, such as the ZX Spectrum, the BBC Micro, and the Commodore 64, which remains relevant in some computer clubs today. These older books are characterized by their colorful cartoon illustrations and easy-to-digest layouts, a format that has resonated with both the original audience and subsequent generations of technology professionals. In their current offerings, Usborne provides the latest books focused on contemporary coding concepts, specifically utilizing Scratch and Python to give today's children a clear understanding of computing and programming. The publisher also offers avenues for extending the educational value of their materials, allowing users to adapt programs found in their books to modern computer languages for free, provided appropriate credit to the source is given, without commercial use of the adaptations. Users are encouraged to explore the broader range of content, which spans topics like the natural world, social and emotional learning, and mathematics, alongside general knowledge and creative writing materials. The catalog also includes specific collections such as stories, picture books, and books aimed at early years education. |