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Author
Series
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...
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
With this title, young makers will learn how to get inspired, problem-solve, and collaborate with others as they take on four coding and strategy challenges, including creating their own secret code and designing a board game. Like a real coder and strategist, they ll have to meet demands while staying within limits. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of...
86) What is coding?
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"In this book, early fluent readers will learn what coding and how it impacts our daily lives."--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"The first Lego Mindstorms sets were released in the early 1990s. Since then, Legos line of buildable, programmable robots has become a sensation with budding coders all over the world. More than just toy building blocks, Lego Mindstorms sets allow users to familiarize themselves with manipulating and customizing computer hardware and software. In this volume, readers will learn what it takes to be a Mindstorms builder and programmer!"--Provided by...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"George Boole, for whom Boolean logic is named, developed the idea of expressing any idea as a mathematical or logical statement. Today, Boolean logic is foundational to computer programs and computer hardware, but it is also important in our everyday thinking. This guide includes an overview of logic gates and a review of differences between computer logic and human logic"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"In 1995, computer programmer Yukihiro Matsumoto introduced Ruby programming language to the world. He created a language that used his favorite elements of other languages, but was more object-oriented and easy to use, even for coding newbies. Ruby is also open-source software, meaning anyone can use, modify, and distribute it. Inside this volume, readers will learn the ins and outs of coding with Ruby, including why using blocks of text and mostly...
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Language
English
Description
"All you need to get started is a computer and this programming guide, a book that's just right for beginners of any age to develop real coding skills. Follow the step-by-step instructions through six exciting missions and you will learn HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Once you've helped secure the infamous Monk Diamond, continue to improve and test your expertise by coding your own projects and accomplishing your own daring missions!"--Dust jacket.
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Meet Ruby--a small girl with a huge imagination. In Ruby's world, anything is possible if you set your mind to it. As Ruby embarks on her adventure, kids will be introduced through storytelling to the basic concepts of coding. With activities included in every chapter, future kid coders will be thrilled to put their own imaginations to work.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"This detailed guide explores the historical development of algorithms and how they are used as a way of teaching computers to work through problems. Named for Persian mathematician Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, modern algorithms and functions make programming more efficient. Algorithms are simplified for readers using words, flowcharts, and pseudo code to build a beginning understanding of algorithms and how they are used in our modern, computerized...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Do programmers think differently than non-programmers? How do programmers approach problems and create solutions? This book explores several attributes of thinking used by programmers. Important STEM concepts are incorporated into the text to give readers an understanding of how STEM fits into the everyday work of a programmer. Readers will enjoy a glimpse inside the minds of some of the most creative minds in the computer world. Photographs and sidebars...
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Enter Basher's colorful world of coding with Scratch. Meet some dynamic characters just itching to show you the basic concepts of programming, and to teach you how to make your very own apps. Coding from Scratch: Uses the latest version of Scratch 3.0. Introduces 20 activities with fun challenges to test your skill. Lets you build your first computer game.
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