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(0)Patricia Harris
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Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Introduced in 2009, Minecraft has become an enormous success with gaming kids and adults. Users love exploring and building within Minecrafts mind-bogglingly large environments. This game allows users to practice STEM skills while having fun. One of its greatest strengths is its ability to teach coding principles with redstone blocks. These blocks can be used to make exciting machines and devices in Minecrafts virtual world. With this volume, readers...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Coding was once an inaccessible activity for elementary students, but not any more. Scratch is an exciting and easy-to-learn coding program for people of all ages. Instead of lines of text, users code by dragging and dropping colorful, stackable blocks to create animations. With this colorful, intuitive, and simple application, even new Scratch users will begin to understand the logic behind coding in just minutes! Coding examples and photographs...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Much like its older brother, Lego Mindstorms, Lego WeDo kits offer young engineers the chance to design and program creations all by themselves. WeDo kits take the fun and technology of Mindstorms kits and make it simpler for novice coders and builders. At the same time, using WeDo can be integrated into STEM instruction.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"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...
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"The six New England states have nearly 400 national landmarks, including historic houses, tall ships, and quirky sites like carousels and the oldest weather station in the country. Perfect for the armchair traveler or history buff."--Provided by publisher.
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
2017.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"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...
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...
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
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
Series
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
In a small-format paperback, Shortcut Guides supply the single most essential facts about a popular destination, all at a remarkably-low price, and yet for a heavily-illustrated book with maps. And because they are written by top experts who know what the tourist needs, they can serve either as your sole guidebook or as a fast-consulted supplement to a lengthier one. The heavily-visited, pleasure-filled Andalucia is the southernmost region of Spain,...
15) New England
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Pub. Date
[2023-]
Language
English
Description
An updated guide to travel in New England describes top experiences, hidden gems, and the best places to eat and stay, and offers expert advice and easy-to-follow itineraries.
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
Series
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...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"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...
Author
Series
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...
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