Computers "think" in terms of data and databases. In this simple text, readers find out exactly what that means in the world of technology. They take a first look at what data is and how computers use it to do all the things they can do. Using easy-to-follow examples, readers are introduced to the fundamental concepts of databases, how they are used in the real world, and how computers use them to find the information they need. Presented with eye-catching photographs, this book includes fast facts and a fun activity that will captivate readers as they build their knowledge of computers.