Have you ever wondered how web pages are built? Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will learn the art of innovation. Large, colorful images show students how to complete activities. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn STEM concepts, new vocabulary, and locate information. Glossary of key words. Index. Informative sidebars. Sources for further research. Table of contents....

Explains new inventions made possible by coding, including key concepts such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things. Easy-to-read text, informative sidebars, and helpful diagrams make this book an engaging read for avid technology fans and readers who are new to computer coding.

George Boole, for whom Boolean logic is named, developed the idea of expressing any idea as a mathematical or logical statement. Today, Boolean logic is foundational to computer programs and computer hardware, but it is also important in our everyday thinking. This guide includes an overview of logic gates and a review of differences between computer logic and human logic. The author's clever use of a famous movie line-"Lions and tigers and bears!"-truly...

Hacking is a major problem for individuals and governments around the world. Hackers can steal private citizens' identities, release government secrets, and even try to influence elections.

Let's have some fun! Use Scratch, a language developed by The Lifelong Kindergarten Group at MIT Media Lab, to create code that animates, makes music, plays games, and draws shapes. This Makerspace title supports NGSS Waves and Their Application in Technologies for Information Transfer.

When asked what they want to do when they grow up, many young people say they want to make video games. However, very few ever get the chance to pursue that career path. This guide to making games with the free app Scratch Jr is sure to help young readers become coders, a big step on the way to achieving their dreams. Clear, colorful activities with detailed instructions will get readers making simple games in no time.

Do programmers think differently than non-programmers? How do programmers approach problems and create solutions? This book explores several attributes of thinking used by programmers. Important STEM concepts are incorporated into the text to give readers an understanding of how STEM fits into the everyday work of a programmer. Readers will enjoy a glimpse inside the minds of some of the most creative minds in the computer world. Photographs and sidebars...

Bugs can sneak into the most unexpected places – even into coding! Young coders will don their bug extermination gear in this introduction to debugging! This completely computer-free book explores key concepts such as determining, measuring, checking, and correcting errors in code. Friendly robot illustrations draw in even readers who are reluctant to learn coding. Fun puzzles and games create an interactive reading experience, while clear, accessible...

Virginia's vast and complicated past unfolds seamlessly in this book for young readers. Through the presentation of Virginia's symbols, such as the cardinal and flowering dogwood, your readers gain a sense of its industries, noteworthy places, historical

How do computers know what to do? They receive instructions called code with the specific steps needed to perform a task. Learn how to create codes, what happens when instructions are out of order, and how mistakes are fixed.