computer programming

Sixth-grader Emmy tries to find her place in a new school and to figure out how she can create her own kind of music using a computer.

When coder extraordinaire Ashley's well-defined college prep plans veer off course, she decides to have fun during spring break and, for the first time, follow her heart.

"Going from being homeschooled to attending a new school, coding expert Zoey becomes really popular after developing an app called the Cool Code to help her make friends and gets pulled away from her real friends, forcing her to make some difficult choices"--Provided by publisher.

"Cat is desperate to find a way to stop Cartaxus and the plague, but to do so, she'll have to face her most devastating enemy yet"--Provided by publisher.

"Eleven-year-old injured soccer player Luz has a hard enough time reframing her identity as a computer programmer, but when her Guatemalan half-sister moves in, she learns what it truly means to start over. Includes author's note"--OCLC.

"This book introduces young readers to math concepts about coding"--Provided by publisher.

"Scratch is a visual, color-coded programming language that is useful for anyone who wants to learn programming basics. Using Scratch, budding programmers of almost any age or experience can learn to code animations, art, digital stories, music, and video games. . . This informative book includes ten . . . activities to instruct readers to quickly start creating art and animation projects with Scratch"--Provided by publisher.

Mods help create a one-of-a-kind Minecraft experience. Readers will learn about cool Minecraft mods and how to use them. They will also explore how real-life coding skills are used in all computer programs.

"Everyone knows that Jodi, the youngest member of the team, loves animals in the real world and in Minecraft. She is also fiercely loyal to her friend the Evoker King, who has, very unfortunately, been shattered into six different hostile mobs. When the third piece of the Evoker King takes the form of a Minecraft witch and sends Jodi and her friends on a quest to bring back an extremely rare animal mob, Jodi is determined to make sure that the mob stays safe no matter what"--Provided by publisher.

Coding is an excellent skill to develop and work on, even as a kid. But it can seem like the world of coding has a whole other language--and they do somewhat. This handy reference allows new coders and tech users with the vocabulary to better understand how code is created, fixed, and run on computers and other digital devices. From bits to Python, the terms in the book are given age-appropriate definitions as well as pronunciations of tougher words. Fact boxes and word games give readers a way to augment and test what they have learned.