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    Awesome algorithms and creative coding / Clive Gifford.

    • Title:Awesome algorithms and creative coding / Clive Gifford.
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    • Author/Creator:Gifford, Clive, author.
    • Published/Created:St. Catharines, Ontario ; New York, New York : Crabtree Publishing Company, 2015.
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    • Library of Congress Subjects:Computer programming--Juvenile literature.
      Programming languages (Electronic computers)--Juvenile literature.
      Computers--Juvenile literature.
    • Description:32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
    • Series:Gifford, Clive. Get connected to digital literacy.
    • Summary:"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."-- Provided by publisher.
    • Target Audience:Ages 8-11.
      Grades 4 to 6.
    • Notes:Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
    • ISBN:9780778715085 (reinforced library binding ; alk. paper)
      0778715086 (reinforced library binding ; alk. paper)
      9780778715580 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
      0778715582 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
      9781427115850 (electronic pdf ; alk. paper)
      9781427115812 (electronic html ; alk. paper)
    • Contents:Machine generated contents note: Coding Your World
      Algorithms in Action
      Zeros and Ones
      Coding Made Easier
      Languages for Learning
      Scratch!
      Accurate Algorithms
      Get in Step
      Decisions, Decisions
      Go with the Flow
      Going Loopy
      Bug's Life
      Coding Careers.
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