Coding for kids

An easy-to-grasp introduction to coding concepts for children 'Coding for kids for dummies' breaks coding into a series of small projects, each designed to teach elementary-to-middle-school-aged students a core concept to build a game, application, or other tool.

In this hands-on, friendly guide readers will get access to a leading coding tool that has been designed specifically for children, showing them how to create the projects provided in the book as well as how to implement them into their own creative work.

Written by a teacher and leading advocate of coding education, 'Coding for kids for dummies' explains to children in plain English how to apply the math and logic skills they already have to the subject of coding.

In no time, they'll be grasping basic coding concepts, completing their very own technical feats, and arming themselves with the computer science experience and know-how to prepare for a future working with technology.

Lay-flat binding allows for easy access as students work on projects Full-color, large-print design make the information more approachable to children interested in computer science get a competitive edge. The author has dedicated her career to enhancing coding and other STEM education in schools.

This book shares 15 projects designed to teach the basics of coding while you follow step-by-step projects. 

 

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Subject(s)Computing
Author(s)Camille McCue
Age11-14
Published2015
Shelf reference007 MCC
ISN/ISBN9781118940327
Direct URLhttps://www.stem.org.uk/x8ugd

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