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How to Be a Coder

by Kiki Prottsman

Book Details

Publisher:Penguin
Published:2019-07-02
Pages:146
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Learn to think like a coder without a computer! Each of the fun craft activities included in this book will teach you about a key concept of computer programming and can be done completely offline. Then you can put your skills into practice by trying out the simple programs provided in the online, child-friendly computer language. Scratch. This crafty coding book breaks down the principles of coding into bite-sized chunks that will get you thinking like a computer scientist in no time. Learn abo

Our Review

This hands-on guide teaches fundamental programming concepts through creative offline activities that require no screen time. Readers explore core coding principles like algorithms, debugging, and loops by completing engaging crafts and physical projects that make abstract computer science concepts tangible. The book then bridges these offline lessons to practical application through simple programs in Scratch, providing a smooth transition from physical understanding to digital creation.

What sets this approach apart is how it demystifies computational thinking through everyday materials and clear, step-by-step instructions that build confidence organically. Teen readers who learn best through hands-on experimentation will appreciate how complex ideas become accessible through paper crafts, games, and physical demonstrations. By starting with concrete experiences before moving to the screen, this resource develops genuine programming intuition that serves as a strong foundation for any coding language.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction