Hello World! Computer Programming for Kids and Other Beginners
Language: English
Published by Manning Publications, 2009
- Softcover
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- Title
- Hello World! Computer Programming for Kids and Other Beginners
- Author
- Sande, Warren; Sande, Carter
- Publisher
- Manning Publications
- Publication year
- 2009
- Condition
- As New
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1933988495
- ISBN 13
- 9781933988498
- Item weight
- 1.65 pounds
HIGHLIGHT
Computer Programming for Kids
gives a gentle introduction to computer programming.
This book makes computer programming accessible and fun for
kidsan essential skill in todays hi-tech world.
DESCRIPTION
Computer Programming for Kids gives kidsor anyone who wants to learn programming
from a fresh perspectivea gentle but thorough introduction to the
world of computer programming. Using Python, a computer language ideal for
teaching, this book covers all the basic concepts of computer programming, and
applies them to fun, interesting topics like, computer graphics, game programming,
and simulations. It is aimed at kids, but anyone who wants to learn how
to program a computer can use it.
Readers dont need to know anything about programming to use the book. Just
a normal user-level familiarity with how to use a computer is enough to learn
from this book. Readers can use the book to easily learn to interact with the
computer on a programming level, a path that can be used at home or in a classroom
setting. There is nothing like it currently on the market.
KEY SELLING POINTS
Makes learning programming fun and accessible
Written for kids, but useful for anyone who wants to learn programming
No other practical and up-to-date guides like this currently on the market
Uses Python, an ideal teaching language
Perfect for home or classroom use
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Warren Sande is an Electronic Systems Engineer who uses Python (and other languages) in his work, and also uses it to help teach his son about computers and programming. He holds a degree in Electronic Systems Engineering from the University of Regina, Saskatchewan as well as a Diploma in Communication Arts, specializing in Broadcasting, from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has taught introductory software courses to computer novices.
Carter Sande is a bright, curious, energetic, and thoughtful boy who loves computers, playing the piano, bouncing on the trampoline, and Mario. He has been playing and experimenting with computers from a young age.
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
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