Books with author Patricia Hawse

No, it’s not dessert—it’s a tiny single-board computer for budding computer scientists to experiment with. This versatile product can be paired with simple coding software, such as Python and Ruby, enabling young scientists to create fun and useful computer devices. Readers will learn the history of Raspberry Pi™ and gain a basic understanding of computer programming through clear photographs and manageable text. Sidebars, captions, and a graphic organizer offer readers more chances to deepen their knowledge of this STEM-related topic. With accessories, Raspberry Pi™ can be used to create music players, digital picture frames, robots, and much more.Raspberry Pi is a trademark of the Raspberry Pi Foundation. Use of the Raspberry Pi name in this book does not imply a recommendation or endorsement of this title by the Raspberry Pi Foundation.

If computers reduce everything to the binary number system of 0s and 1s, then why are there so many programming languages? In this book, readers explore how different languages have developed to fill specific needs and solve unique problems. Readers will also review the historical development path of languages and see how the future of programming may not even involve coding. Topics include scripting versus computing languages, content-specific programming, and special needs programming. Helpful diagrams and accessible language make this a programming guide every young coder should have on their bookshelf.

Behind every website is a page of HTML code. Hypertext markup language is a scripting language and not a full programming language. However, it is still one of the most important coding systems in the world. This book shows readers how HTML provides the front end for even the biggest websites and gets them started on simple page design. Topics also include additional web languages and the future of HTML5. Readers will learn about the history of HTML code, as well as the key figures who made it possible.

Do programmers think differently than non-programmers? How do programmers approach problems and create solutions? This book explores several attributes of thinking used by programmers. Important STEM concepts are incorporated into the text to give readers an understanding of how STEM fits into the everyday work of a programmer. Readers will enjoy a glimpse inside the minds of some of the most creative minds in the computer world. Photographs and sidebars add to engaging text to give readers a clear sense of what it takes to be a programmer. This book empowers young coders to think about problems differently, both in coding and in life.

Have you ever wondered why the play button for most music players is still the same right-facing triangle that was on every cassette player and VCR? User interface (UI) designers try to develop icons and controls that are so obvious they endure through the years and across technologies. For example, iPhone apps often feel so familiar because many designers use the UI toolkit from Apple with standard fonts and icons. Unlike user experience (UX) design, which has to do with the flow of a program, UI is all about the look and feel of software and hardware. With colorful photographs and helpful illustrations, readers will make the most of this essential coding topic.

Do programmers think differently than non-programmers? How do programmers approach problems and create solutions? This book explores several attributes of thinking used by programmers. Important STEM concepts are incorporated into the text to give readers an understanding of how STEM fits into the everyday work of a programmer. Readers will enjoy a glimpse inside the minds of some of the most creative minds in the computer world. Photographs and sidebars add to engaging text to give readers a clear sense of what it takes to be a programmer. This book empowers young coders to think about problems differently, both in coding and in life.

In 1995, computer programmer Yukihiro Matsumoto introduced Ruby programming language to the world. He created a language that used his favorite elements of other languages, but was more object-oriented and easy to use, even for coding newbies. Ruby is also open-source software, meaning anyone can use, modify, and distribute it. Inside this volume, readers will learn the ins and outs of coding with Ruby, including why using blocks of text and mostly plain English text makes it an ideal program for ease of use. Color photographs, sidebars, and a graphic organizer make this volume both informational and enjoyable. Readers interested in STEM topics are sure to love this book.

Gazing up at the moon above with wonder in his eyes, Tyler asks his mother one night if the moon is really a bouncy ball. She laughingly says, "It sure does look like one from here." Tyler decides he must find out for himself. Craving adventure, the curious little boy sets out with his pet bird named Chaser to travel to the moon! Tyler builds his very own spacecraft and gathers all the space gear they will need for the trip. Tyler and Chaser blast off toward the moon and meet some very interesting new friends while in outer space. When they reach their destination, Tyler Meets the Moon. He then finds out if the moon is really a bouncy ball. This charming bedtime story will bring magic into your child's life, as you share it while gazing up into the night sky. Author Patricia Hano wrote this imaginative book to share with her son, Tyler, who once asked her if the moon was a bouncy ball. Following this simple question by a little boy, a new children's author has emerged. A Florida native, Hano lives with her family between Orlando and Tampa. She is a dental assistant and plans to write more children's stories with Tyler as the hero. Publisher's website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TylerMeetsTheMoon.html