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Do programmers think differently than non-programmers? How do programmers approach problems and create solutions? This book explores several attributes of thinking used by programmers. Important STEM concepts are incorporated into the text to give readers an understanding of how STEM fits into the everyday work of a programmer. Readers will enjoy a glimpse inside the minds of some of the most creative minds in the computer world. Photographs and sidebars...
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No coding experience is required for Coding For Dummies, your one-stop guide to building a foundation of knowledge in writing computer code for web, application, and software development. It doesn't matter if you've dabbled in coding or never written a line of code, this book guides you through the basics. Using foundational web development languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, it explains in plain English how coding works and why it's needed....
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"When computer programming pioneer Admiral Grace Hopper discovered a moth causing problems in a mechanical computer, the term debugging was born. This book explores how fixing programming and hardware problems has developed into a critical process for computer programmers. The text includes case studies and examples of debugging tools. Readers are challenged to review a simple program with a problem, and to locate the bug. This provides young computer...
11) Tacto Dino
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TACTO DINO by PlayShifu gets you to travel back in time, and bring alive dinosaurs! Discover more than 500 facts while solving puzzles and mysteries.Tacto Dino has thrilling story-based adventures that boost problem-solving and logic skills. Unlock thrilling adventures and learn 500+ dino facts in story-based games. How to pronounce the dinosaur's name, how tall it is, where it lived, and so much more. Explore 100+ facts about dinosaurs with their...
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"Simulations help people understand large, complex problems using smaller, simpler models. This book delves into the history and thinking behind simulations. Readers will learn about Georg Leopold von Reiswitz's development of a Kriegsspiel for military training, and other major developments. This volume also gives examples of ways that simulations can be useful, and discusses data sources. A concluding simple simulation will round out the learning...
14) Learn to program
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"Learn programming basics in this kid-friendly, easy-to-follow book. It covers computer languages, writing programs, bugs, and loops using real-world examples and fun illustrations. Online and offline activities also boost learning and skills."--
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"George Boole, for whom Boolean logic is named, developed the idea of expressing any idea as a mathematical or logical statement. Today, Boolean logic is foundational to computer programs and computer hardware, but it is also important in our everyday thinking. This guide includes an overview of logic gates and a review of differences between computer logic and human logic"--Provided by publisher.
16) Making an app
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"This book for elementary readers highlights the sequence of events from idea to a finished software application. Full-color photographs and a timeline support each step of the project's process, from the idea and coding a prototype to designing the app and uploading it to app stores like iTunes and Google Play. Includes glossary, index, and further resources"--
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"Scratch is a fun, beginner-friendly programming environment popular in schools around the world. Its playful, intuitive interface uses colorful programming blocks and cartoon sprites to make real programming more approachable. Learn to Program with Scratch shows just how much you can do with Scratch and teaches you essential, universal programming concepts along the way. In Learn to Program with Scratch, author Majed Marji takes you on a tour through...
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The first Lego* Mindstorms sets were released in the early 1990s. 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, these sets allow users to familiarize themselves with manipulating and customizing computer hardware and software. In this volume, readers will learn what it takes to be a Mindstorms builder and programmer. The manageable text is...
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This detailed guide explores the historical development of algorithms and how they are used as a way of teaching computers to work through problems. Named for Persian mathematician Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, modern algorithms and functions make programing more efficient. Algorithms are simplified for readers using words, flowcharts, and pseudo code to build a beginning understanding of algorithms and how they are used in our modern, computerized...
20) Tacto Laser
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TACTO LASER by PlayShifu turns your tablet into an interactive board game, based on physics of Light! Solve thrilling mysteries by lighting up the clues! Strategically choose your figurine to cross the obstacles. Use flashlight and mirror figurines on screen to light up the target. Split light into 7 colors with the prism figurine and use a color to solve puzzles.
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