{"product_id":"computer-science-for-kids-9781119912514","title":"Computer Science for Kids","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA kid-friendly and rigorous new way to teach young readers the fundamentals of computer science In Computer Science for Kids: A Storytelling Approach, AWS Head of Academic Advocacy and Google Developer Expert Dr. Jen Looper delivers a colorful, fun, and exciting demonstration for young readers who want to learn the basics of computer science. Using a variety of technologies, the book covers the elements of computer science in concise detail and illustrates how to build projects to learn foundational concepts behind the technology powering the internet. In the book, you'll find projects to build using both basic and emerging technologieslike SQL, game development, storytelling software, and 3D augmented realityas well as: Chapter projects aligned to K-12 curriculum standards for grades 6-8 and a GitHub repo featuring open-source projectsLesson plans for teachersAn online space for classrooms to showcase and discuss their workAn easy-to-follow and kid-friendly new resource for technology-curious middle school students, Computer Science for Kids is the fun and interesting web development resource that classroom teachers, parents, and homeschooling families have been waiting for.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Contact Wiley or the Author xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eI The Missing Fireflies 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. The Trapper 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. The Firefly Refuge 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. The Fireflies’ Message 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. A Home for All 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eII the Glowing Moss 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Goblin’s Gold 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Securing the Moss 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. The Whisper Network 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. A Well- Tested Solution 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIII Geode Quest 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Searching for Geodes 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Cleaning and Categorizing the Collection 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. The Stone Library 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Hide or Seek 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIV the Petrified Forest 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. The Petrified Forest 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. The Butterfly Brigade 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15. Power of the Weak 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16. The Written Artifact 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eV Legends of the Field Mice 241\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17. The Field Mice 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18. Lights, Sounds, Action 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19. Unlocking the Vault 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20. The Real World 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 317\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407189778775,"sku":"9781119912514","price":22.94,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781119912514.jpg?v=1730498492","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/computer-science-for-kids-9781119912514","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}