How To Be A Coder

The third title in DK’s How to Be a Scientist and Engineer series! Children will learn to think like a coder with engaging crafts and activities, then put their new knowledge and skills into practice.This kids coding book breaks down the principles of coding into bite-size chunks that will get you thinking like a computer scientist. First understand the concepts, then try them out on a computer.Learn about loops by making a friendship bracelet, find out about algorithms by following a recipe, and discover how functions work with paper fortune tellers. Combining the popularity of coding with the maker movement, this book includes all of the core computer programming topics, and explains them with the help of craft projects and activities that children can make themselves. Children can then try out each concept on a computer to put their new knowledge to the test. Perfect for kids aged 7-9, the various STEAM activities will help teach the crucial skills of logical thinking that will give kids the foundation they need to start programming on a computer.Written by computer science expert Kiki Prottsman, How to be a Coder is engaging, entertaining, educational, and so much fun!