Awesome algorithms and creative coding
By: Clive Gifford
Series: Get connected to digital literacy
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Published: 2015
Place of publication: St. Catharines, Ontario; New York, New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780778715085; 9780778715580; 9781427115850; 9781427115812; 9780750292184
Subjects: JUVENILE NONFICTION; Programming languages; Juvenile literature; Computers; Programming; Programming languages (Electronic computers); Computer programming; General; Technology
Description: "Awesome Algorithms and Creative Coding explores how computers work and explains how to think in a logical way. The bright and engaging design guides readers through clear explanations of binary code, simple algorithms, and computer language. With real-life examples, students learn about the development of coding using simple decision-making processes. Programming languages that readers can use themselves, including Scratch and LOGO, are reviewed. "Stretch Yourself" features give practical activities to help readers explore and test key principles to help reinforce learning and are not linked to specific software or operating systems. "True Story" features give real-world anecdotes from the world of information technology. "Computer Hero" features look at the groundbreaking scientists that paved the way for digital technology today."--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.

Ages 8-11.

Grades 4 to 6.
Table of contents: title: Coding your world; title: Algorithms in action; title: Zeros and ones; title: Coding made easier; title: Languages for learning; title: Scratch!; title: Accurate algorithms; title: Get in step; title: Decisions, decisions; title: Go with the flow; title: Going loopy; title: A bug's life; title: Coding careers.