Coding Online (Computer Kids) - Hardcover

Gifford, Clive

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 144518835X ISBN 13: 9781445188355

Publisher: Franklin Watts, 2024

Synopsis

A fun first series introducing readers to life online.

Whenever you go on the internet, play a computer game or listen to music on a digital device, coding is what makes it all work! Find out all about coding and learn how to do some simple coding yourself with Computer Kids: Coding Online.

These positive, friendly guides aim to explain to young readers the learning potential and fun of digital
devices, websites and (age-appropriate) media and games, but also how to stay well and protect
themselves and their projects when they're online. Simple, fun on- and off-line activities on every spread
reinforce readers' understanding and allow them to explore the digital world safely, while the character
'Max Computer' offers practical advice and hands-on tips.

Contents:
Coding the world
All about programs
Learn a language
Coding rules, OK!
Start and finish
Making moves
Block party!
What's a variable?
Decision time
Loop the loop
Coding lessons
Bugs and debugging
Keep going
Max Computer recommends
Griz's quiz
Glossary
Find out more!
Index


Books in the series:
Being Healthy Online
Coding Online
Going Online
Having Fun Online
Learning Online
Staying Safe Online

About this title

About the Authors

Clive Gifford is the author of more than 150 children's books including Eye Benders, winner of the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize, Royal Society-nominated Out of This World and Cool Technology which won the School Library Association Information Book Award. His book, The Colours of History, won the Blue Peter Book Awards' Best Book With Facts. He has travelled through 70 countries, run a computer games company and taken part in all manner of sports from parachuting and gliding to Ultimate Frisbee. Clive's official website can be found at www.clivegifford.co.uk

Michael Buxton is a designer and illustrator with a wide portfolio including greetings cards, homeware and children's books. He produces quirky, fun designs with an emphasis on humour and while his work is mainly digital, he likes to keep a loose, hand-drawn feel. Michael loves to create characters and will take any chance he gets to draw monsters, cats or monster cats.

Edition details

• Publisher: Franklin Watts
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 144518835X
• ISBN 13: 9781445188355
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Buxton Michael
• Number of pages: 32