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

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

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

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

Code Your Own Website: Coding with Basher by The Coder School

$17.00 NZD

Category: Computing & IT | Series: Coding with Basher

One of two new books in the brand-new Basher series Coding with Basher. These books combine Basher's trademark quirky and humorous illustration style with the very latest teachings on coding with the Scratch programme from the founders of the US-based Coder School from Silicon Valley. Code Your Own Webs ite builds on the skills learned from the companion title Coding with Scratch and shows readers how to code their own website using the three web languages of HTML, CSS and Javascript. The book is a fun, engaging and easy to use approach to creating a website with the help of today's most popular coding teaching tool, Scratch, used in over 150 countries and available in more than 40 languages. ...Show more

Computer Coding for Kids by Carol Vorderman

$30.00 NZD

Category: Computing & IT

Kids can take their first steps towards becoming expert computer programmers with this fully-updated guide to coding for beginners. They'll master Scratch 3.0, the brand-new version of the world's most popular coding language for beginners. This will let them discover what makes a computer work while l earning how to build their own computer programs and games. Once they're Scratch experts, it's onto the more complex Python programming language to delve even deeper into the technology that surrounds us every day. Computer Coding for Kids uses a simple, visual layout to guide budding programmers step by step through the ins and outs of computer code, from algorithms to variables, even showing them how to find and fix bugs in their code. Before you know it, they'll be creating their own programs from scratch. It doesn't stop there, though. If Scratch and Python have got them hooked, there's a peek at binary and JavaScript to show them where their coding career could be heading next. This book also lifts the lid on computers and shows young readers the chips and processors that make technology come to life. Fully illustrated with funny and informative graphics, Computer Coding for Kids makes even the most difficult aspects of coding fun and easy to understand. ...Show more

Computer Coding Games for Kids

$30.00 NZD

Category: Computing & IT

Scratch 3.0 has landed, so stay ahead of the curve with this fully-updated guide for beginner coders. Kids will love the step-by-step, visual approach that makes even the most difficult coding concepts fun and easy to understand. Computer Coding Games for Kids blends coding theory with the practical ta sk of creating exciting games. Children will learn the fundamentals of computer programming by showing them how to build their own games. Coding theory is taught through practical tasks, so young programmers don't just learn how computer code works, but also why it's done that way. Jumpy Monkey will show them how to simulate gravity in their games, or give Dog's Dinner a go to learn about collision detection. Once they've whizzed through the book, the possibilities are endless! ...Show more

Code Like a Girl by Miriam Peskowitz

$37.00 NZD

Category: Computing & IT

Coding is about creativity, self-expression, and telling your story. It's solving problems and being curious, building things, making the world a better place, and creating a future. It's about you- whoever you are, wherever you're at, whatever you want. Nearly everything you see on a screen is made fro m code. You see, with code you can have an idea and put it into action- it's your voice and your vision. From the outside, tech and code may seem puzzling and mysterious, but when you get through the door and past the first few beginner steps and your code starts to work, it feels like magic. In this book, you'll learn how to- - Code with Scratch--projects like making a dog walk through the park, sending your friend a card, and building a full-scoring game! - Build your own computer--really! - Create your own digital fortune-teller, with the Python language. - Make your own smartphone gloves. - Make light-up bracelets. - Code a motion sensor that tells you when someone enters your room. - And lots more! ...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

Coding with Scratch: Coding with Basher by The Coder School

$17.00 NZD

Category: Computing & IT | Series: Coding with Basher

One of two books in the brand-new Basher series Coding with Basher. These books combine Basher's trademark quirky and humorous illustration style with the very latest teachings on coding with the Scratch 3.0 programme from the founders of the US-based Coder School from Silicon Valley. Coding with Scratc h will show children how to think like coders, and will help them to develop the skills necessary to build their own website and get it online. The book is a fun, engaging and easy to use approach to basic coding. It shows how to use today's most popular coding teaching tool, Scratch, used in over 150 countries and available in more than 40 languages. ...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