Hello World!: Computer Programming for Kids and Other Beginners

Carter Sande

ISBN 10: 1933988495 / ISBN 13: 9781933988498

Editore: Manning Publications, United States, New York, 2009

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HIGHLIGHT Computer Programming for Kids gives a gentle introduction to computer programming. This book makes computer programming accessible and fun for kids an essential skill in today's hi-tech world. DESCRIPTION Computer Programming for Kids gives kids or anyone who wants to learn programming from a fresh perspective a gentle but thorough introduction to the world of computer programming. Using Python, a computer language ideal for teaching, this book covers all the basic concepts of computer programming, and applies them to fun, interesting topics like, computer graphics, game programming, and simulations. It is aimed at kids, but anyone who wants to learn how to program a computer can use it. Readers don't need to know anything about programming to use the book. Just a normal user-level familiarity with how to use a computer is enough to learn from this book. Readers can use the book to easily learn to interact with the computer on a programming level, a path that can be used at home or in a classroom setting. There is nothing like it currently on the market. KEY SELLING POINTS Makes learning programming fun and accessible Written for kids, but useful for anyone who wants to learn programming No other practical and up-to-date guides like this currently on the market Uses Python, an ideal teaching language Perfect for home or classroom use. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR003442557

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Titolo: Hello World!: Computer Programming for Kids ...

Casa editrice: Manning Publications, United States, New York

Data di pubblicazione: 2009

Legatura: Paperback

Condizione: Very Good

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"Computer programming is a powerful tool for children to 'learn learning,' that is, to learn the skills of thinking and problem-solving...Children who engage in programming transfer that kind of learning to other things."--Nicholas Negroponte, the man behind the One Laptop Per Child project that hopes to put a computer in the hands of every child on earth, January 2008

Your computer won't respond when you yell at it. Why not learn to talk to your computer in its own language? Whether you want to write games, start a business, or you're just curious, learning to program is a great place to start. Plus, programming is fun!

Hello World! provides a gentle but thorough introduction to the world of computer programming. It's written in language a 12-year-old can follow, but anyone who wants to learn how to program a computer can use it. Even adults. Written by Warren Sande and his son, Carter, and reviewed by professional educators, this book is kid-tested and parent-approved.

You don't need to know anything about programming to use the book. But you should know the basics of using a computer--e-mail, surfing the web, listening to music, and so forth. If you can start a program and save a file, you should have no trouble using this book.

Purchase of the print book comes with an offer of a free PDF, ePub, and Kindle eBook from Manning. Also available is all code from the book.

Informazioni sull?autore:

Warren Sande is an Electronic Systems Engineer who uses Python (and other languages) in his work, and also uses it to help teach his son about computers and programming. He holds a degree in Electronic Systems Engineering from the University of Regina, Saskatchewan as well as a Diploma in Communication Arts, specializing in Broadcasting, from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has taught introductory software courses to computer novices.

Carter Sande is a bright, curious, energetic, and thoughtful boy who loves computers, playing the piano, bouncing on the trampoline, and Mario. He has been playing and experimenting with computers from a young age.