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K-3
Kids Get Coding series.
Illustrated by
Alex Westgate
&
Dan Crisp.
These introductory titles for elementary-age readers focus on how we can use computers and coding in daily life. Simply designed text boxes bolster readability; blocky illustrations with polka-dot backgrounds underscore the digital subject matter and should appeal to a child audience. Quizzes and coding challenges are engaging; online activities provide additional worksheets and simple exercises. Glos., ind. Review covers these Kids Get Coding titles: Coding in the Real World, Coding to Create and Communicate, Programming Awesome Apps, and Programming Games and Animation.
(3)
K-3
Kids Get Coding series.
Illustrated by
Alex Westgate
&
Dan Crisp.
These introductory titles for elementary-age readers focus on how we can use computers and coding in daily life. Simply designed text boxes bolster readability; blocky illustrations with polka-dot backgrounds underscore the digital subject matter and should appeal to a child audience. Quizzes and coding challenges are engaging; online activities provide additional worksheets and simple exercises. Glos., ind. Review covers these Kids Get Coding titles: Coding in the Real World, Coding to Create and Communicate, Programming Awesome Apps, and Programming Games and Animation.
(3)
K-3
Kids Get Coding series.
Illustrated by
Alex Westgate
&
Dan Crisp.
These introductory titles for elementary-age readers focus on how we can use computers and coding in daily life. Simply designed text boxes bolster readability; blocky illustrations with polka-dot backgrounds underscore the digital subject matter and should appeal to a child audience. Quizzes and coding challenges are engaging; online activities provide additional worksheets and simple exercises. Glos., ind. Review covers these Kids Get Coding titles: Coding in the Real World, Coding to Create and Communicate, Programming Awesome Apps, and Programming Games and Animation.
(3)
K-3
Kids Get Coding series.
Illustrated by
Alex Westgate
&
Dan Crisp.
These introductory titles for elementary-age readers focus on how we can use computers and coding in daily life. Simply designed text boxes bolster readability; blocky illustrations with polka-dot backgrounds underscore the digital subject matter and should appeal to a child audience. Quizzes and coding challenges are engaging; online activities provide additional worksheets and simple exercises. Glos., ind. Review covers these Kids Get Coding titles: Coding in the Real World, Coding to Create and Communicate, Programming Awesome Apps, and Programming Games and Animation.
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K-3
Keeping Cities Clean series.
Illustrated by
Alex Westgate.
These slim introductory titles look at how cities deal with recycling, waste management, and water treatment; each book follows one item (e.g., a trash bag or water drop) through its public-works journey. The illustrations add a light touch, often showing the items with personified smiles or "Oh!" expressions as they are shredded, dumped, etc. A related activity is included. Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers the following Keeping Cities Clean titles: Follow That Bottle!, Follow That Garbage!, Follow That Paper!, and Follow That Tap Water!.
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K-3
Keeping Cities Clean series.
Illustrated by
Alex Westgate.
These slim introductory titles look at how cities deal with recycling, waste management, and water treatment; each book follows one item (e.g., a trash bag or water drop) through its public-works journey. The illustrations add a light touch, often showing the items with personified smiles or "Oh!" expressions as they are shredded, dumped, etc. A related activity is included. Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers the following Keeping Cities Clean titles: Follow That Bottle!, Follow That Garbage!, Follow That Paper!, and Follow That Tap Water!.
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K-3
Keeping Cities Clean series.
Illustrated by
Alex Westgate.
These slim introductory titles look at how cities deal with recycling, waste management, and water treatment; each book follows one item (e.g., a trash bag or water drop) through its public-works journey. The illustrations add a light touch, often showing the items with personified smiles or "Oh!" expressions as they are shredded, dumped, etc. A related activity is included. Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers the following Keeping Cities Clean titles: Follow That Bottle!, Follow That Garbage!, Follow That Paper!, and Follow That Tap Water!.
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K-3
Keeping Cities Clean series.
Illustrated by
Alex Westgate.
These slim introductory titles look at how cities deal with recycling, waste management, and water treatment; each book follows one item (e.g., a trash bag or water drop) through its public-works journey. The illustrations add a light touch, often showing the items with personified smiles or "Oh!" expressions as they are shredded, dumped, etc. A related activity is included. Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers the following Keeping Cities Clean titles: Follow That Bottle!, Follow That Garbage!, Follow That Paper!, and Follow That Tap Water!.
(3)
K-3
Kids Get Coding series.
Illustrated by
Alex Westgate.
A basic introduction to computers, coding, and programming for savvy young readers. Although illustrated with juvenile cartoons, graphs and charts require elementary math beyond arithmetic and the content can be fairly advanced. Still, the authors clearly define important terms and concepts (e.g., algorithm, cookies, bytes, metadata, debug, syntax), and offer quizzes and a website with other activities for young coders. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Kids Get Coding titles: Coding, Bugs, and Fixes, Learn to Program, Online Safety for Coders, and A World of Programming.
(3)
K-3
Kids Get Coding series.
Illustrated by
Alex Westgate.
A basic introduction to computers, coding, and programming for savvy young readers. Although illustrated with juvenile cartoons, graphs and charts require elementary math beyond arithmetic and the content can be fairly advanced. Still, the authors clearly define important terms and concepts (e.g., algorithm, cookies, bytes, metadata, debug, syntax), and offer quizzes and a website with other activities for young coders. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Kids Get Coding titles: Coding, Bugs, and Fixes, Learn to Program, Online Safety for Coders, and A World of Programming.
(3)
K-3
Kids Get Coding series.
Illustrated by
Alex Westgate.
A basic introduction to computers, coding, and programming for savvy young readers. Although illustrated with juvenile cartoons, graphs and charts require elementary math beyond arithmetic and the content can be fairly advanced. Still, the authors clearly define important terms and concepts (e.g., algorithm, cookies, bytes, metadata, debug, syntax), and offer quizzes and a website with other activities for young coders. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Kids Get Coding titles: Coding, Bugs, and Fixes, Learn to Program, Online Safety for Coders, and A World of Programming.
(3)
K-3
Kids Get Coding series.
Illustrated by
Alex Westgate.
A basic introduction to computers, coding, and programming for savvy young readers. Although illustrated with juvenile cartoons, graphs and charts require elementary math beyond arithmetic and the content can be fairly advanced. Still, the authors clearly define important terms and concepts (e.g., algorithm, cookies, bytes, metadata, debug, syntax), and offer quizzes and a website with other activities for young coders. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Kids Get Coding titles: Coding, Bugs, and Fixes, Learn to Program, Online Safety for Coders, and A World of Programming.