TY  - BOOK
AU  - Gifford,Clive
TI  - Awesome algorithms and creative coding
T2  - Get connected to digital literacy
SN  - 0778715086 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper)
PY  - 2015///
CY  - St. Catharines, Ontario, New York, New York
PB  - Crabtree Publishing Company
KW  - Computer programming
KW  - Juvenile literature
KW  - Computers
KW  - Programming languages (Electronic computers)
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index; Coding your world -- Algorithms in action -- Ones and zeros -- Mind your language -- Languages for learning -- Scratch! -- Accurate algorithms -- Get in step -- Decisions, decisions -- Go with the flow -- Going loopy -- A bug's life -- Coding careers; Guided reading: T; Ages 8-11; Grades 4 to 6
N2  - "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."--
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