Download or read book DK Readers L2 Story of Coding written by James Floyd Kelly and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-06-06 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the history of computers and coding. From Ada Lovelace's initial idea of computer programming to today's coding languages like Scratch, Python, Javascript, and more. This reading book for kids explores the world of coding while building reading skills and teaching exciting vocabulary. Packed with photographs, diagrams, fun facts, and strong visual clues to keep your little ones engaged. What exactly is a computer? How do they work? What is a code? What are the different coding languages? This beginner's reader explores it all and more! Young children will find out what coding is, how it developed, and how modern codes are used for everyday purposes. It's the perfect reading book for ages 5-7 who are starting to read fluently with support. Level 2 titles contain carefully selected photographic images to complement the text, providing strong visual clues to build vocabulary and confidence. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles such as diagrams and activities. Explore, Engage, And Learn! There's a message for readers to decode, plus tips for writing their own code with child-friendly Scratch programming. This kid's educational book explores the world of coding and is full of facts kids will love reading. While learning to read, kids will also: - Learn about what coding is - Explore the world of early computers - Discover coding languages and coding today - Enjoy cool coding tips and test their knowledge Trusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled series of kids reading books is now revised and updated. With shiny new jackets and brand-new nonfiction narrative content on the topics kids love, each book is written and reviewed by literacy experts and contains a glossary and index, making them the perfect choice for helping develop strong reading habits for kids ages 3-11. Add other Level 2 titles to your collection covering a range of topics like LEGO City: Heroes to the Rescue: Find Out How They Keep the City Safe, What Is An Election?, Hello Hedgehog, Amazing Bees, Life In The Stone Age, many Star Wars titles and more.

Download or read book My First Coding Book written by Kiki Prottsman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-07-04 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teach kids as young as 5 years old the basic programming skills necessary to code, including sequencing and loops, without a computer. It's never too early to learn computer coding. My First Coding Book is a playful introduction to offline coding and programming that will give young children a head start. Filled with puzzles, mazes, and games to teach the basic concepts of sequences, algorithms, and debugging, this book will help children develop critical thinking, logic, and other skills to cement lifelong computer literacy, which is extremely valuable and sought-after in today's world. With its unique approach and colorful and creative imagery, My First Coding Book makes learning and fun one and the same and will have children playing their way to programming proficiency. Supporting STEM education initiatives, computer coding teaches kids how to think creatively, work collaboratively, and reason systematically, and is quickly becoming a necessary and sought-after skill. DK's computer coding books are full of fun exercises with step-by-step guidance, making them the perfect introductory tools for building vital skills in computer programming.

Download or read book The Story of Coding written by James Floyd Kelly and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2017-06-01 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about the history of coding and computers in DK Reader The Story of Coding. Young readers will find out what coding is, how it developed, and how modern codes are used for everyday purposes. DK's innovative range of levelled readers combines a highly visual approach with non-fiction narratives that children will love reading. DK Reader The Story of Coding is a level 3 reader, Beginning to Reading Alone, with intriguing facts, from Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace's first steps in computer programming to today's wide variety of coding languages and their uses, and the impact of the Internet and apps on programming. There's a message in ASCII for readers to decode, plus tips for writing their own code with child-friendly Scratch programming. Explore the world of coding with DK Reader The Story of Coding, includes facts kids will love reading.

Download or read book How To Be a Coder written by Kiki Prottsman and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2019-07-04 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to think like a coder without a computer! Each of the fun craft activities included in this book will teach you about a key concept of computer programming and can be done completely offline. Then you can put your skills into practise by trying out the simple programs provided in the online, child-friendly computer language Scratch. This crafty coding book breaks down the principles of coding into bite-sized chunks that will get you thinking like a computer scientist in no time. Learn about loops by making a friendship bracelet, find out about programming by planning a scavenger hunt, and discover how functions work with paper fortune tellers. Children can then use their new knowledge to code for real by following the clear instructions to build programs in Scratch 3.0. Perfect for kids aged 7-9, the various STEAM activities will help teach children the crucial skills of logical thinking that will give them a head-start for when they begin programming on a computer. Famous scientist pages teach children about coding pioneers, such as Alan Turing and Katherine Johnson, and topic pages, such as the Internet, give kids a wider understanding of the subject. Written by computer science expert Kiki Prottsman, How to be a Coder is so much fun kids won't realize they're learning!

Download or read book Defend the Castle written by Hannah Dolan and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the Lion King's castle, his trusted servants, and his battles against his arch-nemesis, the evil Dragon Wizard.

Download or read book Coding Projects in Scratch written by Jon Woodcock and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-07-05 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. Kids learn a new, important language through simply explained projects, with key coding concepts broken out in separate panels and illustrated with Minecraft-style pixel art. Learn how to create animations, build games, use sound effects, and more before sharing projects with friends online. Coding Projects in Scratch is highly visual and unique step-by-step workbook will help beginners with no coding skills learn how to build their own projects without any instructions, and helps them develop key programming skills that will last a lifetime.

Download or read book DK Workbooks Computer Coding with JavaScript Workbook written by Alex Dytrych and published by DK Children. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a workbook introducing readers to the basics of computer programming with JavaScript, beginning with an overview of the coding platform and working up to creating a simple game.

Download or read book Coding Games in Scratch written by Jon Woodcock and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scratch 3.0 has landed! Stay ahead of the curve with this fully updated guide for beginner coders. Coding is not only a highly sought-after skill in our digital world, but it also teaches kids valuable skills for life after school. This book teaches important strategies for solving problems, designing projects, and communicating ideas, all while creating games to play with their friends. Children will enjoy the step-by-step visual approach that makes even the most difficult coding concepts easy to master. They will discover the fundamentals of computer programming and learn to code through a blend of coding theory and the practical task of building computer games themselves. The reason coding theory is taught through practical tasks is so that young programmers don't just learn how computer code works - they learn why it's done that way. With Coding Games in Scratch, kids can build single and multiplayer platform games, create puzzles and memory games, race through mazes, add animation, and more. It also supports STEM education initiatives and the maker movement. Follow Simple Steps – Improve Your Skills – Share Your Games! If you like playing computer games, why not create your own? Essential coding concepts are explained using eight build-along game projects. Coding Games In Scratch guides young coders step-by-step, using visual samples, easy-to-follow instructions, and fun pixel art. This coding book for kids has everything you need to build amazing Scratch 3.0 games, including thrilling racing challenges, zany platform games, and fiendish puzzles. Follow the simple steps to become an expert coder using the latest version of the popular programming language Scratch 3.0 in this new edition. Improve your coding skills and create your own games before remixing and customizing them. Share your games online and challenge friends and family to beat each other's scores! In this book, you will: - Learn about setting the scene, what makes a good game and playability - Discover objects, rules, and goals - Explore hacks and tweaks, camera angles, fine-tuning and controls - And much more Computer coding teaches kids how to think creatively, work collaboratively, and reason systematically, and is quickly becoming a necessary and sought-after skill. DK's computer coding books for kids are full of fun exercises with step-by-step guidance, making them the perfect introductory tools for building vital skills in computer programming. Add Coding Projects in Scratch and Coding Projects in Python to your collection.

Download or read book DK Eyewitness Books Computer written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-06-20 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eyewitness Computer gives readers an up-close look at the machines that have come to define the modern world. From laptops to supercomputers, this book uses clear, crisp photography and engaging text to explain how computers work, the functions they serve, and what they might do in the future.

Download or read book DK Readers L2 Life in the Stone Age written by Deborah Lock and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-01-09 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore mammoths, cave paintings, shamans, shelters, and more in this book about the Stone Age. Discover what life was like—where people lived, how and what they hunted, how plants were used, art, medicine, and spiritual rituals. From camps to cave paintings to megaliths, this is essential reading on the Stone Age. Perfect for 5- to 7-year-olds beginning to read fluently with support, Level 2 titles contain carefully selected photographic images to complement the text, providing strong visual clues to build vocabulary and confidence. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles such as diagrams and activities. Series Overview: Trusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled reading series is now revised and updated. With new jackets and brand-new nonfiction narrative content on the topics kids love, each book is written and reviewed by literacy experts and contains a glossary and index, making them the perfect choice for helping develop strong reading habits for kids ages 3–11.

Download or read book The Story of Pocahontas written by Caryn Jenner and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-11-08 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the courageous story of Pocahontas in this DK Level 2 Reader eBook! Famous for helping maintain peace between the English colonists and Native Americans, this brave Indian woman befriended the settlers at Jamestown, saving the life of their leader, Captain John Smith. Packed with full-color photographs, lively illustrations, and engaging, age-appropriate stories to introduce young children to a life-long love of reading. These amazing stories are guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills. Perfect for reading together!

Download or read book Save the Galaxy written by Ace Landers and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2011 with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Princess Leia needs help, she sends R2-D2 and C3-P0 to find Obi-Wan Kenobi on the planet Tatooine.

Download or read book Clone Troopers in Action written by Clare Hibbert and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning readers will take the ride of a lifetime as they meet some of the amazing characters and creatures of "Star Wars." Full color.

Download or read book Coding written by Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category. DKfindout! Coding explains coding clearly for children with beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information. The DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more! DKfindout! Coding is packed with up-to-date information and fun quizzes, while key curriculum text tells children why we use code, how computers use code and covers the history of coding from early computer programming languages to Python and Scratch. Learn about coding pioneers Ada Lovelace and Alan Turing and how codes have been used throughout history. DKfindout! Coding will surprise and delight young readers.

Download or read book Star Wars written by Catherine Saunders and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Team Up with the Rebels as they lead the resistance against the Galactic Empire in hopes of freeing the galaxy. Lean about their cause, leaders, ships, and weapons.

Download or read book Whatever the Weather written by Karen Wallace and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 1999 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One day it snows the next it thunders and then the sun shines. But what is William waiting for? Stunning DK photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging age-appropriate stories in Eyewitness Readers a multi-level reading programme guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.

Download or read book Bounty Hunters for Hire written by Catherine Saunders and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become a Star Wars expert with Star Wars Bounty Hunters for Hire The force is strong in Star Wars Bounty Hunters for Hire. Discover the secrets of these mysterious and brutal mercenaries, including the most famous and powerful of them all - Boba and Jango Fett. Join them as they travel through the universe and embark on adventures. Level 2 Readers are designed for taking the next step in gaining reading confidence. Easy to read stories include longer sentences and increased vocabulary. The simple index shows your child more about the world of Star Wars and information boxes support the story as they explore the exciting universe of bounty hunters like Boba Fett. Continue the reading adventure with Star Wars Bounty Hunters for Hire.