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Have you ever wondered how web pages are built? Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will learn the art of innovation. Large, colorful images show students how to complete activities. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn STEM concepts, new vocabulary, and locate information. Glossary of key words. Index. Informative sidebars. Sources for further research. Table of contents....

Python® is a programming language 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 engaging graphic organizers enhance the manageable text. Equipped with the concepts in this...

Bugs can sneak into the most unexpected places – even into coding! Young coders will don their bug extermination gear in this introduction to debugging! This completely computer-free book explores key concepts such as determining, measuring, checking, and correcting errors in code. Friendly robot illustrations draw in even readers who are reluctant to learn coding. Fun puzzles and games create an interactive reading experience, while clear, accessible...

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...

From schoolwork to gaming, computers are a part of just about everyone's daily life. Still, talking about something that has gone wrong with a PC, server, hardware, or software can be a challenge for the layperson. This book is exactly what young readers need to get ahead in the world of computers. It contains the essential vocabulary used to talk about the parts of computers and their programs as well as the problems one might encounter. Each definition...

Learning to code can lead students to careers that are well-paid and in demand-and it can be fun! Lego WeDo® 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 sidebars, visuals,...

Computer coders don't always get things right the first time. There is a level of risk involved in creating a program. This series of activities allows readers to explore concepts such as odds and chance, computational thinking, and probability using real-life situations. Each unplugged activity explains odds, how to predict and understand chance, and how these concepts fit into computer programming.

Written with age-appropriate, easy-to-follow language, this book is a perfect resource for young readers interested in everything to do with computers. Readers will gain insight into the history of computers, how computers work, and what components each computer tends to have. They will learn how computer technology has changed and how computers have served different needs in different times. Through engaging text that's complemented by colorful,...

When computer programming pioneer Admiral Grace Hopper discovered a moth causing problems in a mechanical computer, the term debugging was born. This book explores how fixing programming and hardware problems has developed into a critical process for computer programmers. The text includes case studies and examples of debugging tools. Readers are challenged to review a simple program with a problem, and to locate the bug. This provides young computer...

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 graphic organizers that all explain...