Apps: From Concept to Consumer

by Josh Gregory

Overview

Learn how the first mobile apps were created and find out which apps are making the biggest splash today.

Calling All Innovators series introduces students to careers in science and technology. The complex text allows readers (Grades 5-8) to determine the main idea and explain how it is supported by key details.

In recent years, mobile devices have blown up in a big way. As more and more people have jumped into the smart phone revolution and traded their laptops for tablets, mobile apps have become big business. Readers will see how easy it is to get started creating their own apps and what it takes to score the next big hit on the app stores.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780531212363
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	02/01/2015
Series:	Calling All Innovators: A Career for You Series
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 8.80(h) x 1.10(d)
Lexile:	1150L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 In the Palm of Your Hand 7

Chapter 2 An Avalanche of Apps 21

Chapter 3 Crafting a Career 35

An Interview with User Experience Designer Nick Leonard 42

Chapter 5 Development Days 47

Career Stats 60

Resources 61

Glossary 62

Index 63

About the Author 64

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2015
Gr 6–10—This series covers fields that require innovation, providing a clear overview of the history and modern-day activities associated with each subject. The magazinelike design is sophisticated, with many graphics and time lines to engage visual learners. One downside is that the set presents a ton of information on history and background before finally moving on to current research and developments, which might slow down some readers. However, there is some rich, well-researched material (for instance, Deep-Sea Exploration discusses early sea explorers, from the Vikings to Charles Darwin, that might prove useful). The title of the series is a bit misleading, as the books do not explain what innovators do or offer readers guidelines about how to succeed in this realm themselves. VERDICT Despite a few flaws, these titles are recommended for their in-depth descriptions of the histories of different careers.

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