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An easy-to-grasp introduction to coding concepts for kids Coding For Kids For Dummies breaks coding into a series of small projects, each designed to teach elementary-to-middle-school-aged students a core concept to build a game, application, or other tool. In this his hands-on, friendly guide readers will get access to a leading coding tool that has been designed specifically for kids, showing them how to create the projects provided in the book as well as how to implement them into their own creative work. Written by a teacher and leading advocate of coding education, Coding For Kids For Dummies explains to kids in plain English how to apply the math and logic skills they already have to the subject of coding. In time, they'll be grasping basic coding concepts, completing their very own technical feats, and arming themselves with the computer science experience and kw-how to prepare for a future working with techlogy. * Lay-flat binding allows for easy access as students work on projects * Full-color, large-print design make the information more approachable to kids * Kids interested in computer science get a competitive edge * The author has dedicated her career to enhancing coding and other STEM education in schools If you're a student who wants to learn coding, a parent who wants to help your kid pursue an interest in coding, or a teacher who is in need of a supplemental course book for your computer science class, Coding For Kids For Dummies has you covered.

Product Identifiers

PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons Inc

ISBN-101118940326

ISBN-139781118940327

eBay Product ID (ePID)208830491

Product Key Features

Book TitleCoding for Kids for Dummies

Number of Pages384 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2014

IllustratorYes

GenreComputers, Juvenile Nonfiction

AuthorCamille Mccue

Book SeriesFor Kids for Dummies Ser.

FormatPaperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight22.9 Oz

Item Length7.8 in

Item Width7.4 in

Height232mm

Width186mm

Weight638g

Additional Product Features

SubjectComputing: Textbooks & Study Guides

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

Date of Publication05/12/2014

Place of PublicationNew York

Spine19mm

Series TitleFor Kids for Dummies

Country of PublicationUnited States

Author BiographyCamille McCue, PhD is a veteran STEM educator who has teletaught for NASA and PBS and instructed math, tech, and engineering in the classroom. She currently directs a College Bound program and teaches coding basics in Las Vegas, NV.

Content NoteIllustrations

ImprintJohn Wiley & Sons Inc