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24 alternatives to The Boy and the Computer
Graphic novel inspired by real world programming hacks
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The Boy and the Computer launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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I’ve been working on a unique storybook designed to teach kids about how computers work, and I would love to get your feedback. Set 500 years in the future, the story follows two kids – one a robot, the other a human – as they explore the workings of what to them is ancient technology: our present-day computers. I’ve aimed to keep each story short and engaging, sprinkling in humor and illustrations to captivate young readers. As an open-source project, you’re also welcome to check out the source here: https://github.com/yong/lostlanguageofthemachines
2024 · lostlanguageofthemachines.com · its alternatives →
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- 6HCHackerBooks.com▲351
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Computer science curriculum must-read
2015 · its alternatives →
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A Kids’ Book Where Every Character Can Be 3-D Printed
2014 · its alternatives →
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A remarkable range of examples of visual thinkinking
2015 · its alternatives →
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A book about human-computer interaction and web usability
2015 · its alternatives →
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Building a modern computer from first principles
2015 · its alternatives →
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Explores the complicated issue of gender in computer games
2015 · its alternatives →
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