Learn to Program
From the Series Kids Get Coding
What do programs tell computers to do? And how are they written?
Programs are instructions that computers follow. Learn about different programming languages, coding rules and bugs, and how to solve problems. Once you know the basics about computer programming, use the link in this book to go online and try out your new skills! Self-directed projects and activities help kids learn the basics of coding.
What’s an algorithm? How do you fix bugs? What is an app? How do you program a computer game? The Kids Get Coding series leads students through the basics of computer programming using real-world examples and practical activities.
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978-1-5124-1360-1
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978-1-5124-1601-5
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978-1-5124-2194-1
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$29.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 1 - Grade 4 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Active Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction, Makerspace, Makerspace: Computers/Technology, STEM, STEM: Technology/Coding |
| Copyright | 2017 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Lerner Publications ™, LernerClassroom |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2016-08-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 4.7 |
Author: Heather Lyons
Author Heather Lyons is a co-founder of blue{shift} coding, a company specializing in teaching coding to young programmers. You can read more about blue{shift} at blueshiftcoding.com.
Author: Elizabeth Tweedale
Author Elizabeth Tweedale is a co-founder of blue{shift} coding, a company specializing in teaching coding to young programmers. You can read more about blue{shift} at blueshiftcoding.com.
Illustrator: Alex Westgate
Alex Westgate is an illustrator, designer, and artist working and living in Toronto, ON. He has worked with the BBC, Royal Canadian Mint, Reader’s Digest, Western Union, AT&T, the Washington Post, and Hachette.
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Kids Get Coding
What’s an algorithm? How do you fix bugs? What is an app? How do you program a computer game? This series leads students through the basics of computer programming using real-world examples and practical activities. View available downloads →
