Awesome Algorithms and Creative Coding

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Call Number: Y 005 Gi, Kids Book / Nonfiction / Technology & Engineering / Gifford, Clive
On Shelf At: Downtown Library

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Coding your world -- Algorithms in action -- Zeros and ones -- Coding made easier -- Languages for learning -- Scratch! -- Accurate algorithms -- Get in step -- Decisions, decisions -- Go with the flow -- Going loopy -- A bug's life -- Coding careers.
"Awesome Algorithms and Creative Coding explores how computers work and explains how to think in a logical way. The bright and engaging design guides readers through clear explanations of binary code, simple algorithms, and computer language. With real-life examples, students learn about the development of coding using simple decision-making processes. Programming languages that readers can use themselves, including Scratch and LOGO, are reviewed. "Stretch Yourself" features give practical activities to help readers explore and test key principles to help reinforce learning and are not linked to specific software or operating systems. "True Story" features give real-world anecdotes from the world of information technology. "Computer Hero" features look at the groundbreaking scientists that paved the way for digital technology today."-- Provided by publisher.

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Basic submitted by sarai koster-mockeridge on August 26, 2015, 6:56pm This is a very basic book that manages to introduce a variety of complex concepts. Great for elementry ages kids interested in just what coding is all about.

e submitted by andye on August 3, 2019, 2:53pm e

Colorful submitted by kathscot on July 18, 2022, 7:05pm Lots of photos and colorful diagrams explain different aspects of coding for robots, computers, and other situations. Challenge activities with answers in the back.

Makes learning fun submitted by czadams on August 28, 2022, 11:22am Sooo cool! Makes learning so much fun! Great for covid times!