Product Description: FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Coding Projects in Scratch uses fun projects to show children how to code with Scratch, teaching essential coding and programming skills to young learners. Built on the basics of coding, each project follows simple, logical steps that are fully illustrated...read more

Jonathan Brand visits a group of Scandinavian islands in order to do his anthropology fieldwork, but in adjusting to the local culture, he finds himself caught up in the supposedly simple way of life

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 perfect introduction to basic coding concepts for children!In this one-of-a-kind book, basic coding concepts are introduced in a fun, easy-to-understand format. Kids will meet HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, three "characters" who each play an important role in making a web page...read more

Learn how the earliest computer software was created, and where the field is headed in the future.Calling All Innovators series introduces students to careers in science and technology. The complex text allows readers (Grades 5-8) to determine the main idea and explain how it is supported by key details. From the simple applications that people use every day to specialized professional software, all computer programs are the result of hard work and creativity. Readers will find out how the members of a software development team work together to create today's top programs.

Product Description: The fun way to introduce coding with Ruby to kids If you don't have the chance to take coding classes at school orin camp—or if you just want to learn on yourown—Ruby For Kids gears you up to expand yourtechnology skills and learn this popular programming language...read more

Product Description: Learning about a career in software engineering is an exciting step into the world of STEM. This book introduces readers to what software engineers do, the different kinds of software they develop, notable engineers in the field, and the future of software engineering...read more

Product Description: No, its not dessertits 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...read more

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