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The teenage phenoms behind viral video game Tampon Run share the story of their experience at Girls Who Code and their rise to fame, plus a savvy look at starts-ups, women in tech, and the power of coding. This book includes bonus content to help you get started coding.
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"Introduce children to the popular Python programming language through relatable examples and fun projects! Python has now surpassed Java as the most commonly used programming language. As the language rises in popularity, this complete guide can teach basic Python concepts to kids with its simple, friendly format. Bite-Size Python: An Introduction to Python Programming provides children with a foundation in the Python language. This unique book shares...
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Python for Kids brings Python to life and brings kids (and their parents) into the wonderful world of programming. Author Jason R. Briggs guides readers through the basics, experimenting with unique (and often hilarious) example programs that feature ravenous monsters, secret agents, thieving ravens, and more. New terms are defined; code is colored, dissected, and explained; and quirky, full-color illustrations keep things fun and engaging throughout....
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2019.
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First American edition.
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English
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In Coding with Python, you can talk with turtles, travel to South America, draw a flower, and create a caterpillar without paper, pencils, or paint. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions will guide you through coding these fantastic projects. Once you've got the hang of it, there are different challenges you can choose to really test your coding skills and handy troubleshooting hints to help if you need them. With Ready, Set, Code!, you'll soon...
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2015.
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First edition.
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English
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A $35 minicomputer about the size of a credit card, the Raspberry Pi has taken the world of computing by storm. Originally intended for teaching programming in schools, the device's low price, small size, and low power consumption have given it wide appeal. This entertaining, informative title reveals the vision behind the Raspberry Pi and the history of its creation. It describes the computer's hardware and the options it offers in terms of operating...
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Learn to talk to your computer in its own language! Whether you want to create a game, start a business, or solve an important problem, the first step is learning to write your own programs. Programming is a fun challenge, and it's easy to get started! This updated and revised edition of Hello World! introduces the world of computer programming in a clear and engaging style. It is full of examples that will get you thinking and learning. Reviewed...
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2015.
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First edition.
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English
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Beginner coders often gravitate to the easy-to-use Python language for its versatility and usability. Games, robots, and Web sites-including those of Google and YouTube-and much more run on Python, and developers are constantly collaborating to improve the language and address problem areas. This volume introduces readers to Python, exploring its various applications and the history of its development. Side-by-side comparisons with other languages...
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2022.
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First edition.
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English
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"Readers will learn how to code using Python, a popular and highly functional programming language. Readers will code short programs that perform mathematical computations, compare data, store variables, and even produce simple games"--Amazon.
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2016.
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No, it is not dessert, it's a tiny single-board computer for budding computer scientists to experiment with. This versatile product can be paired with simple coding software, such as Python and Ruby, enabling young scientists to create fun and useful computer devices. Readers will learn the history of Raspberry Pi* and gain a basic understanding of computer programming through clear photographs and manageable text. Sidebars, captions, and a graphic...
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[2019]
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English
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Creative Coding in Python teaches the fundamentals of computer programming and demonstrates how to code 30+ fun, creative projects using Python, a free, intuitive, open-source programming language that's one of the top five most popular worldwide and one of the most popular Google search terms in the U.S. Computer science educator Sheena Vaidyanathan helps kids understand the fundamental ideas of computer programming and the process of computational...
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2024.
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English
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"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...
15) Score Python
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2021
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English
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This book teaches Python by developing a tic-tac-toe game.
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2016.
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First edition.
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English
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"Usually we think of coding as something only trained experts and scientists can handle, but not any more thanks to programs like Python. First developed in 1991, Python uses lines of code, letters, and symbols, to create computer programs. Python is easier to read and takes fewer lines of code to accomplish tasks than some programming languages. Python's creator, Guido van Rossum, wanted to create open-source software that used easy-to-understand...
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[2015]
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English
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Coding experts point to Python as one of the best languages to start with when you're learning coding. It's been a popular choice for schools and code camps who want to introduce coding to a younger audience. Python For Kids For Dummies helps teach the basics of coding and Python to kids who don't have the opportunity to take coding classes at school or in camp as well as those who simply prefer to learn on their own.
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[2019]
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English
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Learning to code is just like playing a new sport or practicing an instrument, just get started! From the basic building blocks of programming to creating your very own games, this book teaches essential Python skills to kids ages 10 and up with 50 fun and engaging activities.
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