Coding for Kids in easy steps
by Mike McGrath
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Coding for Kids in easy steps shows how to: ยท create web pages using HTML (HyperText Markup Language) ยท add style to web pages using CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) ยท make interactive web pages using JavaScript programming Coding for Kids in easy steps has an easy-to-follow style that demonstrates coding for web pages in clear examples. It begins by explaining how to make and test a basic web page, then demonstrates how to add text, pictures, links, tables, lists, and buttons to a web page. Next, t
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This step-by-step guide introduces young learners to the foundational languages of web development, starting with HTML for structuring pages, then adding visual style with CSS, and finally incorporating interactive elements through JavaScript. The book's approach builds logically from creating a basic webpage to adding text, images, links, and buttons, using clear examples that children can follow and test for themselves. It demystifies coding concepts by focusing on immediate, visual results, making the process of building a web page feel like an achievable and creative project. This method provides a tangible and rewarding introduction to computer programming for kids.
What sets this resource apart is its commitment to an uncluttered, example-driven learning style that prioritizes hands-on practice over dense theory. The progression from static pages to dynamic, interactive elements is carefully scaffolded, ensuring that each new skill is built upon a solid understanding of the last. It is ideally suited for independent middle-grade readers or for parent-and-child duos looking to explore technology together. By the final project, young coders will have gained the confidence and practical knowledge to build their own simple, functional websites from the ground up.
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