The Miami Valley School Library

Understanding coding with Hopscotch /

Harris, Patricia, 1943 October 17-

Understanding coding with Hopscotch / Patricia Harris. - First edition. - 24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm. - Kids can code .

Includes index.

Playgrounds and computers -- Scratch -- Play by the rules -- Getting started -- Drag and drop -- My abilities -- Background -- Play with Hopscotch -- Get hopping! -- Blocks in Hopscotch.

his 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 add to engaging text to give readers a clear sense of what it takes to be a programmer. This book empowers young coders to think about problems differently, both in coding and in life.

8+

9781508144601 (library bound) 9781508144595 (pbk.) 9781499418613 (6 pack)

2015025364

QA76.7 / .H3774 2016

005.26 HAR