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[2024]
Language
English
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Minecraft is a remarkably popular program among kids and adults alike! Its ability to allow users to create and journey through worlds made from their own imagination continues to captivate. This engaging text will reveal the logic, coding, and STEM skills that Minecraft can also provide to users with text that is carefully crafted for young readers. It will specifically break down how "redstone" blocks introduce and reinforce coding principles. This...
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Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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"Ruby is a computer programming language that is in high demand, and is luckily designed to be fairly easy to use and learn! In fact, it has even been described as learning to code 'in English.' This engaging title introduces readers to this valuable coding language and how it is more approachable by using blocks of text that are primarily plain English. This volume also features carefully crafted text for middle elementary readers, supplemented with...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Python is a program that is designed to make coding more readable with fewer lines of code, and for these reasons, it has become one of the most popular of all coding languages. This exciting title breaks down the complexities of Python into concepts that are approachable for elementary readers. Stimulating sidebars, eye-catching photos, and an engaging graphic organizer enhance the manageable text. Equipped with the concepts in this title, future...
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Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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"Learning to code can lead students to careers that are well-paid and in demand - and it can be fun! Lego WeDo is a program that makes coding entertaining for elementary school-age students to learn. This engaging title explains how Lego WeDo kits and software allow aspiring coders and engineers to design and program their own creations. The text is carefully-crafted to make the complex topics of coding more approachable. It also features engaging...
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Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"The Raspberry Pi program allows future computer scientists and programmers to learn important computer science and coding concepts using a microcontroller board! This engaging title explains how this device can then be connected to basic coding software such as Python and Ruby, leading students to the empowering feat of creating their own mini computers. The text is carefully crafted to break down complex concepts for middle elementary readers and...
Author
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Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Coding is becoming increasingly valuable as our world continues to go digital. This stimulating title will help readers learn a fun way to jumpstart their coding abilities: Lego Mindstorms! The Lego Mindstorms program allows kids to learn coding by programming a robot that has its own personality and traits. This book includes visuals and eye-catching photos, in addition to carefully crafted sidebars, captions, and a graphic organizer, that all explain...
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Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Coding can lead young learners on a path to an empowering and lucrative career. The smartphone app Hopscotch allows kids to learn to code through games that stimulate their problem-solving skills and creativity. This engaging title breaks down how readers can learn to code in even just a few minutes from Hopscotch's innovative activities which involve building games, animations, and more. This text features visuals from the Hopscotch app and colorful...
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Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"As technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, coding is increasingly becoming an invaluable skill for young learners. Scratch, which is the world's largest free coding community for kids, is designed to help students learn coding through fun activities such as making games and digital stories. This stimulating title features approachable text which explains how Scratch teaches coding by allowing users to drag and drop vibrant blocks to create...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
"Colorful graphics and simple text work together in this book to encourage readers to create their own computer games. From story to code to animation, readers will discover the creativity and technology that goes into their favorite games."--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
Did you know that computers are around us almost all the time? They're in cars, streetlights, and even the grocery store checkout! Learn all about the computers that help us every day and the computer code that makes them work. Then, using the link in this book, you can try out your new skills and design your own helpful machines!
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
"With simple text, vibrant imagery, and fun activities, this book teaches young readers how to program their own apps. With a focus on problem-solving and helping one another, this book is a great introduction to important coding concepts."--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
"From sending messages to creating music, computers are used in many ways. Through fun activities, simple graphics, and clear text, this book shows readers not only what computers are used for but how these different applications work. Readers will also be reminded about responsible and safe ways to use computers."--
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