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"Minecraft is a remarkably popular program among kids and adults alike! Its ability to allow users to create and journey through worlds made from their own imagination continues to captivate . . . It will specifically break down how 'redstone' blocks introduce and reinforce coding principles"--Provided by publisher.

"As technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, coding is increasingly becoming an invaluable skill for young learners. Scratch, which is the world's largest free coding community for kids, is designed to help students learn coding through fun activities such as making games and digital stories. This stimulating title features approachable text which explains how Scratch teaches coding by allowing users to drag and drop vibrant blocks to create exciting animations. The text is carefully written with middle elementary students in mind and is enhanced by sidebars, eye-catching photos, creative illustrations, and a helpful graphic organizer"--.

"Learning to code can lead students to careers that are well-paid and in demand - and it can be fun! Lego WeDo is a program that makes coding entertaining for elementary school-age students to learn. This engaging title explains how Lego WeDo kits and software allow aspiring coders and engineers to design and program their own creations. The text is carefully-crafted to make the complex topics of coding more approachable. It also features engaging sidebars, visuals, captions, and a graphic organizer. With the knowledge from this text, readers will be ready to use Lego WeDo to build valuable coding and STEM skills!"--.

"Coding is becoming increasingly valuable as our world continues to go digital. This stimulating title will help readers learn a fun way to jumpstart their coding abilities: Lego Mindstorms! The Lego Mindstorms program allows kids to learn coding by programming a robot that has its own personality and traits. This book includes visuals and eye-catching photos, in addition to carefully crafted sidebars, captions, and a graphic organizer, that all explain features of Lego Mindstorm, such as its perceptive drag-and-drop system. This system not only helps kids build entertaining robots and remote controllers, but also learn lifelong STEM skills such as logic and problem solving!"--Provided by publisher.