Super Social Media and Awesome Online Safety (Get Ahead in Computing) by Clive Gifford

$22.00 NZD

Category: Computing & IT | Series: Get Ahead in Computing

The World Wide Web has changed the way we communicate and socialise with our friends. Super Social Media and Awesome Online Safety investigates how social media sites work and how to stay safe in the online world. Want to type a tweet or write a blog? Upload your photos and videos? Share your news on a social media site? Find out how here! Uncover the code behind the social media networks that connect people around the world. Learn how the networks are built and think about how to participate in them safely and responsibly. 'Try at home' examples encourage you to get practical with computing and are NOT linked to specific software or operating systems. Real-world anecdotes from the world of information technology will inspire a new generation of digital technology scientists. This series will provide support to many teachers who are not subject specialists in this area and who can use this book for ideas, inspiration and materials. The book doesn't rely on a particular software/OS, and is ideal for young readers studying KS2 Computing in school. Other titles in the Get Ahead in Computing series: Amazing Applications & Perfect Programs; Awesome Algorithms & Creative Coding; Computing and Coding in the Real World; Great Games and Amazing Animation; The Science of Computers; Web Page Design ...Show more

Computer Coding Projects for Kids by Carol Vorderman

$30.00 NZD

Category: Computing & IT

Techy kids will getting to grips with Scratch 3.0 using this beginner's guide to coding. Difficult coding concepts become easy and fun to understand as budding programmers build their own projects using Scratch 3.0, the latest software from the world's most popular programming language for beginners. M ake a Dino Dance Party or create your own electronic birthday cards. Build games, simulations and mind-bending graphics as you discover the awesome things computer programmers can do with Scratch 3.0. Computer Coding Projects for Kids uses a visual step-by-step approach to split complicated code into manageable, easy-to-digest chunks, so that the most impressive projects become possible. Suitable for complete beginners, this book will give young readers a solid understanding of programming, preparing them to create their very own projects from scratch, and even move on to more complex programming languages like Python. ...Show more

How to Be a Coder by Kiki Prottsman

$37.00 NZD

Category: Computing & IT

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 practise 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 about loops by making a friendship bracelet, find out about programming by planning a scavenger hunt, and discover how functions work with paper fortune tellers. Children can then use their new knowledge to code for real by following the clear instructions to build programs in Scratch 3.0. Perfect for kids aged 7-9, the various STEAM activities will help teach children the crucial skills of logical thinking that will give them a head-start for when they begin programming on a computer. Famous scientist pages teach children about coding pioneers, such as Alan Turing and Katherine Johnson, and topic pages, such as the Internet, give kids a wider understanding of the subject. Written by computer science expert Kiki Prottsman, How to be a Coder is so much fun kids won't realize they're learning! ...Show more

I'm a JavaScript Games Maker: The Basics (Generation Code) by Max Wainewright

$28.00 NZD

Category: Computing & IT | Series: Generation Code

Once you learn to code using JavaScript, the world of gaming opens up. In this book, learn how to build 6 brilliant games, from Bone Catcher to Balloon Popper, that entertain and keep score. Along the way, learn core coding and gaming concepts like variables, random numbers, key presses and arrays. The Generation Code series is a hands-on guide to computer coding, designed to train you in the coding languages used by real-world computer programmers. You'll discover how to code exciting programs, web pages, apps and games, and learn how the tools and functions you're using can be applied to other situations. Other books in the Generation Code series: I'm an Advanced Scratch Coder I'm a Python Programmer I'm an HTML Web Page Builder I'm an App Developer I'm a JavaScript Games Maker: Advanced Coding ...Show more

Computer Coding with Scratch 3. 0 Made Easy

$13.00 NZD

Category: Computing & IT

Kids can easily learn to code games and projects using Scratch 3.0, in this fantastic workbook from Carol Vorderman, perfect for school projects or just for fun!??Download Scratch, a simple and free programming language and get programming quickly with Scratch 3.0 Made Easy. It's the perfect coding book for beginners or Scratch enthusiasts who want to find out how to use all the exciting new features of Scratch 3.0. These include new sprites, backgrounds, sound effects, paint editor, and sound-editing tool to make music or sound affects. This new version of Scratch will also let you code and play games on tablets, and play the games you create on smart phones. In Scratch 3.0 Made Easy, programming for kids is broken down clearly and simply, so children will easily learn how to create their own games, projects, and much more on the screen. ...Show more

Project Code: Create an Animation with Scratch by Kevin Wood

$22.00 NZD

Category: Computing & IT | Series: Project Code

In Project Code: Animation, young coders can use and refine their Scratch skills to create cool, professional animations. Project Code is a great series for young coders already familiar with Scratch, who are ready to take the next step. With a series of fun projects to master, each book allows readers to explore, create and learn coding fundamentals as they go along. This series supports the National Curriculum for Computing at KS2 and is ideal for readers aged 6 and up. ...Show more

I'm a Javascript Games Maker: Advanced Coding (Generation Code) by Max Wainewright

$28.00 NZD

Category: Computing & IT | Series: Generation Code

Once you learn to code using JavaScript, the world of gaming opens up. If you already know a bit about JavaScript, it's time to pick up the pace! In this book, learn how to build mind-bending games, that you'll want to play for hours and will amaze your friends. Along the way, learn about core coding an d gaming concepts like variables, random numbers, key presses and arrays. The Generation Code series is a hands-on guide to computer coding, designed to train you in the coding languages used by real-world computer programmers. You'll discover how to code exciting programs, web pages, apps and games, and learn how the tools and functions you're using can be applied to other situations. Other books in the Generation Code series: I'm an Advanced Scratch Coder I'm a Python Programmer I'm an HTML Web Page Builder I'm an App Developer I'm a JavaScript Games Maker: The Basics ...Show more

A World of Computers and Coding by Clive Gifford

$35.00 NZD

Category: Computing & IT

In this exciting, photo-packed book, discover the world's most amazing computers, from the first mechanical calculators to the latest groundbreaking designs. Step back in time to explore the history of computer gaming - from the first simple pong game to the latest high-tech console. Meet the pioneers o f computer programming and gain an insight into how computers work. You can even become a coder yourself - follow step-by-step instructions to program your very own computer game! ...Show more

I'm An Advanced Scratch Coder (Generation Code) by Wainewright Max

$28.00 NZD

Category: Computing & IT

I'm a Python Programmer (Generation Code) by Max Wainewright

$28.00 NZD

Category: Computing & IT

Python is a great introduction to real-world coding languages. In this book, learn how to write programs that ask questions, draw shapes, throw dice and even build you a clock. As you go, get to grips with key coding concepts like loops, variables and functions. The Generation Code series is a hands-on guide to computer coding, designed to train you in the coding languages used by real-world computer programmers. You'll discover how to code exciting programs, web pages, apps and games, and learn how the tools and functions you're using can be applied to other situations. Other books in the Generation Code series: I'm an Advanced Scratch Coder I'm an HTML Web Page Builder I'm an App Developer I'm a JavaScript Games Maker: The Basics I'm a JavaScript Games Maker: Advanced Coding ...Show more

Artificial Intelligence (Beginners Plus) by Henry Brook

$17.00 NZD

Category: Computing & IT | Series: Beginners Plus | Reading Level: Children's - Grade 3-4, Age 8-9

What is Artificial Intelligence? How is it used in everyday life? Can scientists really program robots to make them as intelligent as humans? Readers can find the answers in this easy to follow introduction to Artificial Intelligence.

Staying Safe Online (Kids Get Coding) by Heather Lyons

$24.00 NZD

Category: Computing & IT | Series: Kids Get Coding | Reading Level: Children's - Grade 1-2, Age 6-7

There are amazing things to discover on the Internet, but to become great coders it's important to know what happens to the information we post and leave behind. Learn how computers are connected together, how search engines work and how to protect your identity - then hop online to try out your new ski lls on the companion website. Let's get started! Kids Get Coding is a fantastic, hands-on resource for anyone looking to get started with coding. The four books cover key areas of the KS1 computing curriculum with simple text. Each title contains practical on- and off-line activities that are easy to follow and fun to try on your own or with friends. Guiding young coders through each title is Data Duck - a computer-programming mastermind here to help with hints and tips! The Kids Get Coding series is written by Heather Lyons and Elizabeth Tweedale of blue{shift} - a company dedicated to teaching children to become active creators of technology. Other titles in the Kids Get Coding series: Algorithms & Bugs Learn to Program Our Digital World ...Show more