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Kids Can Code!

by Ian Garland

Book Details

Publisher:Simon and Schuster
Published:2019-06-11
Pages:244
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Coding Activities and Adventures for Kids! Unleash the master coder in your child with this activity-filled guide! Fun coding adventures show kids just how far their imagination can take them. (Did you know coding took us to the moon?!) Complete with simple steps, colorful illustrations, and easy-to-follow screenshots, kids will find the encouragement they need to dive right in and discover the amazing power of coding. You’ll both love how Kids Can Code: Gives kids the confidence to master codin

Our Review

This hands-on guide transforms abstract programming concepts into tangible adventures, showing young readers how coding powers everything from video games to space exploration. Through clear, step-by-step instructions and vibrant visual aids, it demystifies the building blocks of computer science without overwhelming technical jargon. Each activity builds upon the last, creating a natural learning progression that makes complex ideas feel accessible and exciting. The book's project-based approach ensures kids immediately see the real-world impact of their code.

What sets this programming guide apart is its emphasis on creative problem-solving rather than rote memorization of commands. Budding coders will appreciate how each challenge encourages experimentation and celebrates multiple solutions, fostering the flexible thinking essential to computational literacy. The inclusion of historical context—like how coding contributed to moon missions—adds inspirational weight to the practical skills being developed. Young tech enthusiasts will finish these pages not just with new coding abilities, but with the confidence to keep building, testing, and inventing.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction