The Power of C++

Gr 7 Up—Middle and high school students interested in computer science will find detailed information in this series. Each book explores the reasons for creating the programming language, the needs it met, how it works, and its strengths and weaknesses. A final chapter suggests ways to become familiar with the language, explores job prospects, and shares technologies using the language. Although there is a helpful glossary, the vocabulary is industry specific and technical enough to challenge novices. Feature sections spotlight developers and uses for the language, such as self-driving cars or online role-playing games. The range of programmers shown in the photos, as well as the emphasis on collaboration and the open-source programming community, makes this field seem like an inviting and inclusive career choice.