Ruby Breaks It Down (Paperback)

Eric D. Marvin

ISBN 13: 9798218705213

Published by Wagon Wheel Studios, 2025

About this Item

Paperback. When Ruby decides to build a fort, she's full of ideas -- but doesn't know where to start. With pillows, blankets, tape, and imagination, she learns how to break a big idea into smaller steps and turn a messy pile into something amazing.Ruby Breaks It Down is a playful, story-driven introduction to computational thinking -- specifically, decomposition, the problem-solving strategy of breaking complex tasks into simpler parts. As Ruby works through her project with creativity and persistence, young readers learn to approach challenges with confidence and curiosity.Perfect for ages 5-8, this picture book blends engaging storytelling with early STEM thinking skills in a way that's easy to understand and fun to read aloud. Educators and parents will love the subtle tie-in to computational thinking, while kids will relate to Ruby's inventive spirit and everyday problem-solvingIdeal for classrooms, libraries, and families, Ruby Breaks It Down builds foundational skills for learning, thinking, and creating-one small step at a time. Ruby Breaks It Down teaches kids computational thinking and decomposition as Ruby builds a blanket fort. This 32 page picture book includes colorful art and questions to support STEM skills. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ruby Breaks It Down (Paperback)
• Publisher: Wagon Wheel Studios
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798218705213
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

When Ruby decides to build a fort, she's full of ideas -- but doesn't know where to start. With pillows, blankets, tape, and imagination, she learns how to break a big idea into smaller steps and turn a messy pile into something amazing.

Ruby Breaks It Down is a playful, story-driven introduction to computational thinking -- specifically, decomposition, the problem-solving strategy of breaking complex tasks into simpler parts. As Ruby works through her project with creativity and persistence, young readers learn to approach challenges with confidence and curiosity.

Perfect for ages 5-8, this picture book blends engaging storytelling with early STEM thinking skills in a way that's easy to understand and fun to read aloud. Educators and parents will love the subtle tie-in to computational thinking, while kids will relate to Ruby's inventive spirit and everyday problem-solving

Ideal for classrooms, libraries, and families, Ruby Breaks It Down builds foundational skills for learning, thinking, and creating-one small step at a time.

About the Author

Eric D. Marvin is an educator and author with a doctorate in Instructional Design and Technology. With years of experience training teachers and developing engaging educational content, he writes picture books that spark curiosity, build confidence, and support early STEM learning. As a father of five young children, Eric brings a real-world understanding of how kids think, learn, and imagine. His stories introduce big ideas - like problem solving and computational thinking - through playful, accessible storytelling designed for homes, classrooms, and libraries.