Design, Animate and Create Computer Graphics
Learn how to design, animate and create incredible computer graphics using free software. With easy - to - follow, illustrated step - by - step instructions, create all types of projects, from Pop Art posters and photo cubes to game animations and a 3D city.
Computer Science Colouring Book
The beauty of computer science should be something that everyone is exposed to. Colouring is accessible to all and this book allows you to re-imagine computer hardware and software in whatever colours you choose. The images and accompanying text will provide you with the first stepping stones on your journey to learn more about computer science.
Lift the flap Computers and Coding
An interactive introduction to information and communication technology, which explains what goes on inside computers and what makes them do what they do. With lots of flaps to lift and look beneath, fact-hungry children will devour the fascinating data contained in this bright and engaging non-fiction book.
Look inside: How Computers Work
Just what goes on behind the screen, beneath the keyboard and inside the electronic 'brain' of a computer? This colourful book has 70 flaps to lift to uncover what happens when a computer is switched on, how coding works and the story of the first computers.
Create your own secret language
Protect your diary from snooping siblings. Share your secrets with a BFF. Guard your texts from unwanted eyes. Create the lingua franca for your own fantastical secret world!
A Computer Called Katherine
Katherine Johnson grew up during a time when women were not encouraged to excel in the fields of math and science, and when African-Americans were heavily discriminated against. But she was so good at math that she zoomed ahead of her elementary school classmates, attended a high school far away from home, and started college at age fourteen, taking difficult geometry classes taught just for her. She went on to become one of NASA's "computers who wore skirts," women who did calculations that helped the men engineers design flight plans and rockets.
Computer Decoder: Dorothy Vaughan
Dorothy Vaughan loved things that made sense--especially numbers! In Computer Decoder: Dorothy Vaughan, Computer Scientist, elementary-aged children follow Dorothy's journey from math teacher to human computer and beyond, a journey made difficult because she was an African American woman working during a time of segregation.
Grace Hopper Queen of Computer Code
Meet Grace Hopper: the woman who revolutionized computer coding. She coined the term computer bug and taught computers to speak English. An ace inventor and ground breaker, Grace Hopper transformed the world of computer science.
A Day in Code: 0100
Learn C programming basics quickly-while enjoying a beautifully illustrated picture book! For kids and beginners of all ages, learning to code in the C programming language has never been this fun...or fast!
A Day in Code: Python
Learn Python basics quickly-while enjoying a beautifully illustrated picture book! For kids and beginners of all ages, learning to code in the Python programming language has never been this fun...or fast!
The Exact Location of Home
Kate Messner pens a new moving tale of family and friendship about a tech savvy boy searching for his father during tough times.
Gamer Army
In this timely and thrilling novel, Ender's Game meets Ready Player One and several terabytes of fast-paced video game action as five gamers are recruited into a tech giant's secret program.
President of the Whole Sixth Grade
In this follow up to President of the Whole Fifth Grade, Brianna navigates her toughest challenge yet: middle school!
The Digital Adventures of Ava and Chip: Smart City
This short story introduces young readers to the digital technologies shaping today's society. Follow Ava, Chip and their mum as they explore a smart city.
Tales of an 8-bit kitten - A call to arms
Now that Eeebs knows he's part of the Prophecy and the coming war against the Eyeless One, he has one goal: find Runt and help him in his quest. While stationed at Villagetown, the little cat tries to find his place among the Lost Legion and learn more about his hidden powers. But life in Villagetown never stays quiet for very long!
Girls who code: The friendship code
Lucy can't wait for the new coding club at school to start. Even though she's only in sixth grade, she has an idea for an app, and is excited to get started on it. But Lucy's excitement turns to disappointment when she shows up at the first meeting. Sophia is there--she and Lucy had a fight over the summer and they are now ex-friends.
Emmy in the key of code
In this innovative middle grade novel, coding and music take center stage as new girl Emmy tries to find her place in a new school.
Lauren Ipsum - Begin 1 mile 0
A story about computer science and other improbable things. Laurie is lost in Userland. She knows where she is, or where she's going, but maybe not at the same time. The only way out is through Jargon-infested swamps, gates guarded by perfect logic, and the perils of breakfast time at the Philosopher's Diner. With just her wits and the help of a lizard who thinks he's a dinosaur, Laurie has to find her own way home.
How to code a sandcastle
All summer, Pearl has been trying to build the perfect sandcastle, but out-of-control Frisbees and mischievous puppies keep getting in the way! Pearl and her robot friend Pascal have one last chance, and this time, they’re going to use code to get the job done. Using fundamental computer coding concepts like sequences and loops, Pearl and Pascal are able to break down their sandcastle problem into small, manageable steps. If they can create working code, this could turn out to be the best beach day ever!
How To Code
How to Code teaches you all the basic concepts, including Loops, Variables, and Selection, and then develops your skills further until you can create your own website . . .and more!