| Record Number |
19518 |
| ISBN |
9780750292184 (paperback) |
| 0750292180 |
| Location |
CHC 004 GIF |
| Author |
Gifford, Clive (author.). |
| Title |
Awesome algorithms and creative coding / Clive Gifford. |
| Published |
London : Wayland, 2016. |
| ©2016. |
| Collation |
32 pages : colour illustrations ; 27 cm. |
| Content types |
still image |
| text |
| Carrier type |
volume |
| Series |
Get ahead in computing |
| General Note |
Includes index. |
| Also published St. Catharines, ON ; New York, NY : Crabtree Publishing Company, 2015. |
| Collection code: Children's collection |
| Bibliography Note |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents Note |
Coding your world -- Algorithms in action -- Ones and zeros -- Mind your language -- Languages for learning -- Scratch! -- Accurate algorithms -- Get in step -- Decisions, decisions -- Go with the flow -- Going loopy -- A bug's life -- Coding careers -- Glossary -- Further resources -- Index. |
| Summary Note |
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY: GENERAL INTEREST (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). Discover how computers work and learn 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 readers learn about the development of coding using simple decision making processes. Looks at programming languages that readers can use themselves, including Scratch and LOGO. 'Stretch Yourself' features give practical activities to help readers explore and test key principles. These 'try at home' examples 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 forerunners of digital technology that have paved the way for scientists today. A practical and much-needed resource for the KS1-2 computing curriculum exploring all aspects of computational thinking. Ages 7+ |
| "Amazing computers control everything, from smartphones to space rockets, but how do they know what to do? Awesome Algorithms and Creative Coding explores how programmers use clever algorithms and super-smart coding to create computer programs. -- Back cover. |
| Target Audience |
For children from 7 years. -- Publisher. |
| Subject |
Computer programming |
| Computers |
| Programming languages (Electronic computers) |
| Programming languages (Electronic computers) -- Juvenile literature |
| Computers -- Juvenile literature |
| Computer algorithms -- Juvenile literature |
| Computer programming -- Juvenile literature |
| Series |
Gifford, Clive. Get ahead in computing. |
