Awesome Algorithms and Creative Coding (Get Connected to Digital Literacy) - Hardcover

Gifford, Clive

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0778715086 ISBN 13: 9780778715085

Publisher: Crabtree Classics, 2015

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

Clive Gifford is the author of more than 150 children's books including 'Eye Benders', winner of the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize, Royal Society-nominated 'Out of This World' and '30 Seconds Space'.

Edition details

• Publisher: Crabtree Classics
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0778715086
• ISBN 13: 9780778715085
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32