Grade
1-2
Sommer Conway
Maddy Makes a Parachute: Making It Better
Paperback
(Rosen Classroom Jan. 15, 2019)
Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of testing and perfecting using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how testing and perfecting is used in everyday life. In this book, Maddy creates, tests, and perfects a parachute for a toy. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Making a Parachute (ISBN: 9781538367551). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
- Series
- Computer Science for the Real World
- ISBN
- 1538367513 / 9781538367513
- Pages
- 12
- Weight
- 17.6 oz.