Computer Science for Kids for Dummies

Name: Computer Science for Kids for Dummies
Brand: For Dummies
SKU: 912513
Price: 23.05 USD
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Author: Jen Looper
ISBN: 9781119912514

By: Jen Looper

For Dummies / 2023 / Paperback

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Computer Science for Kids for Dummies by Jen Looper, teaches young readers the fundamentals of computer science, using a variety of technologies and in concise detail. Readers will learn how to build projects to learn foundational concepts behind the technology powering the internet. Using both basic and emerging technologies-like SQL, game development, storytelling software, and 3D augmented reality.

The book includes chapter projects aligned to K-12 curriculum standards for grades 6-8 and a GitHub repo featuring open-source projects. Includes lesson plans for teachers, and an online space for classrooms to showcase and discuss their work. A great resource for classroom teachers, parents, and homeschooling families. Paperback, 352 pages. Recommended for grades 6-8, and ages 11 to 14.

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Title: Computer Science for Kids for Dummies
By: Jen Looper
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 352
Vendor: For Dummies
Publication Date: 2023

Dimensions: 9.25 X 7.38 (inches)
Weight: 1 pound 4 ounces
ISBN: 1119912512
ISBN-13: 9781119912514
Stock No: WW912513

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A kid-friendly and rigorous new way to teach young readers the fundamentals of computer science

In Computer Science for Kids: A Storytelling Approach, AWS Head of Academic Advocacy and Google Developer Expert Dr. Jen Looper delivers a colorful, fun, and exciting demonstration for young readers who want to learn the basics of computer science. Using a variety of technologies, the book covers the elements of computer science in concise detail and illustrates how to build projects to learn foundational concepts behind the technology powering the internet.

In the book, you’ll find projects to build using both basic and emerging technologies—like SQL, game development, storytelling software, and 3D augmented reality—as well as:

Chapter projects aligned to K-12 curriculum standards for grades 6-8 and a GitHub repo featuring open-source projects
Lesson plans for teachers
An online space for classrooms to showcase and discuss their work

An easy-to-follow and kid-friendly new resource for technology-curious middle school students, Computer Science for Kids is the fun and interesting web development resource that classroom teachers, parents, and homeschooling families have been waiting for.

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Jen Looper is the Head of Academic Advocacy at AWS with over 22 years’ experience as a web and mobile developer, specializing in creating cross-platform mobile and web apps. She’s a multilingual multiculturalist with a passion for web technologies, applied machine learning and discovering new things every day. With a PhD in medieval French literature, Jen’s area of focus is curriculum development and the application of sound pedagogy to technical topics. Visit Jen’s personal site at www.jenlooper.com, or connect via Twitter @jenlooper.