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Love coding? Make your passion your profession with this comprehensive guide that reveals a whole host of careers working with code.Behind the screen of your phone, tablet, computer, or game console lies a secret language that allows it all to work. Computer code has become as integral to our daily lives as reading and writing, even if you didn’t know it! Now it’s time to plug in and start creating the same technology you’re using every day. Covering everything from navigating the maze of computer languages to writing code for games to cyber security and artificial intelligence, So, You Want to Be a Coder? debugs the secrets behind a career in the diverse and state-of-the-art industry. In addition to tips and interviews from industry professionals, So, You Want to Be a Coder? includes inspiring stories from kids who are working with code right now, plus activities, a glossary, and helpful resources to put you on the path to a fun and rewarding career with computer code today!

Product Description: The first Lego Mindstorms™ sets were released in the early 199s. Since then, Lego’s 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...read more

Product Description: Explore MIndstorms and a robot's abilities deeper, from programming a series of movements to collecting and analyzing robot data.

Product Description: Learn how to use sensors to control a robot's movements in Mindstorms, from following lines to recognizing obstacles.

Product Description: Learn the basics of Mindstorms, from building your first robot to programming its first movements.

Product Description: Takes coding further by showing how to use selection in coding ('if' statements) and how to use more sophisticated languages like Python.

Product Description: Builds on basic coding and introduces loops and repetition. Shows how variables are used in programs so that readers can begin to build programs and games.

Product Description: Coding techniques are developed further and readers learn how to create code that can run in web pages. Introduces basic HTML and JavaScript.

Product Description: Introduces the basic principles of coding. Learn how to give instructions and turn instructions into code. Figure out how to debug code, solve problems and use algorithms.

Product Description: Computers cannot understand human languages such as English. Instead they follow instructions written in special codes. Computer programmers use these codes to design video games and computer programs. How does computer coding work? Read this book to find out!

Product Description: Scratch is a fast, fun, and easy way to get started in computer science Do you want to make cool games, impressive animations, and become an all-around Scratch super star? You've come to the right place! Packed with full-color photos and easy-to-follow instructions, Scratch For Kids For Dummies makes it easy to get started—even if you've never attempted computer programming or coding...read more

Product Description: The complete beginner's guide to Python, for young people who want to start today Adventures in Python is designed for 11-to 15-year olds who want to teach themselves Python programming, but don't know where to start. Even if you have no programming experience at all, this easy to follow format and clear, simple instruction will get you up and running quickly...read more