Books in Kids Get Coding series

How do computers know what you want them to do? They receive instructions called code with the specific steps needed to perform a task. Learn how to create codes, what happens when instructions are out of order, and how mistakes are fixed. Once you know the basics, use the link in this book to go online and try coding yourself! Self-directed projects and activities help kids learn the basics of coding.

Did you know that computers are around us almost all the time? They're in cars, streetlights, and even the grocery store checkout! Learn all about the computers that help us every day and the computer code that makes them work. Then, using the link in this book, you can try out your new skills and design your own helpful machines! Self-directed projects and activities help kids learn the basics of coding.

What do programs tell computers to do? And how are they written? Programs are instructions that computers follow. Learn about different programming languages, coding rules and bugs, and how to solve problems. Once you know the basics about computer programming, use the link in this book to go online and try out your new skills! Self-directed projects and activities help kids learn the basics of coding.

How do you use computers? We can use computers to talk with other people, play games, and be creative. Discover how code tells computers when to send and receive messages, and learn how computer programs can help us create and share stories, music, and pictures. Then use your new knowledge and the link in this book to complete fun activities online! Self-directed projects and activities help kids learn the basics of coding.

Ready to learn how to code a game? Get an introduction to programming with this fun and accessible guide. Learn HTML and JavaScript. Design and build five interactive computer games. Create cool graphics. Code simple artificial intelligence. This appealing guide, covering essential coding concepts, offers an ideal introduction to all these activities and more. By following simple step-by-step instructions and completing five exciting missions, aspiring programmers are invited to code well-known games such as tic-tac-toe and table tennis, then customize their projects to test their skills.

How do apps help us complete tasks, listen to music, play games, or find information? Like other computer programs, they use instructions known as code. Learn how to design, program, test, and publish your own app. Once you've figured out the basics of app creation, use the link in this book to go online and try out your new skills! Self-directed projects and activities help kids learn the basics of coding.

Algorithms and Bugs are key components in the new computing curriculum. We look at how algorithms are used to give computers instructions, how they are set up, how they can be changed and adapted. We also look at how computers make decisions using IF statements and how we can predict outcomes. Lastly, where would we be without debugging! This simple way to work through your algorithms and catch the bugs, or problems, is a key skill for computer programmers - young and old! Throughout the book there are practical activities to assist learning, and links to online activities where they can practise newly learned skills. Algorithms and Bugs supports the key stage 1 computing curriculum points: understand what algorithms are; how they are implemented as programs on digital devices; and that programs execute by following precise and unambiguous instructions; create and debug simple programs. Kids Get Coding is a fantastic, hands on resource for anyone looking to get started with coding. The four titles cover key areas of the computing curriculum with simple text and fun activities. 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 the 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. Alex Westgate's bright illustrations bring wonder and fun to this exciting new topic.

This book will help budding young developers explore the fundamental elements of computer code: programming languages, algorithms, loops, variables, co-ordinates ...and what to do when things go wrong! You can then hop online to try out your new skills on the companion website. Once you've got to grips with coding, it's important to understand the world of computers - how pixels make pictures, how sound works in videos, and how to store files so you can find them later. Finally, you can't be a brilliant coder unless you know how to stay safe online. Learn about the Internet, how to keep your information private and how to surf the web safely. Kids Get Coding is a fantastic resource for children looking to get started with coding. The book 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 throughout is Data Duck - a computer-programming mastermind here to help with hints and tips! Kids Get Coding is written by Heather Lyons and Elizabeth Tweedale of blue{shift} - a company dedicated to teaching children to become active creators of technology.