technology

Hello Ruby: Adventures in Coding

“Code is the 21st century literacy and the need for people to speak the ABCs of Programming is imminent.” –Linda Liukas Meet Ruby–a small girl with a huge imagination. In Ruby’s world anything is possible if you put your mind to it. When her dad asks her to find five hidden gems Ruby is determined to solve the …

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The Art of LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Programming (Full Color)

With its colorful, block-based interface, The LEGO® MINDSTORMS® EV3 programming language is designed to allow anyone to program intelligent robots, but its powerful features can be intimidating at first. The Art of LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Programming is a full-color, beginner-friendly guide designed to bridge that gap.Inside, you’ll discover how to combine core EV3 elements like blocks, data wires, …

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Hello World!: Computer Programming for Kids and Other Beginners

SUMMARYA gentle but thorough introduction to the world of computer programming, it is 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.ABOUT THIS BOOKLearn to …

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Girl Online: The First Novel by Zoella

From YouTube sensation Zoella comes a debut coming-of-age novel that perfectly captures what it means to grow up and fall in love in today’s digital world. Girl Online is the first book to be published by Keywords Press, an imprint under Simon & Schuster dedicated to today’s digital stars.I have this dream that, secretly, all teenage girls feel …

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HTML for Babies: Volume 1 of Web Design for Babies

It’s never too early to be standards compliant! Show your little ones HTML markup code along with letter forms to get them started on the visual patterns and symbols that make up the essential building blocks of the Web. The first in a three-volume set, originally designed by a NYC Web Designer for his baby, this beautiful book …

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The Elementia Chronicles #2: The New Order: An Unofficial Minecraft-Fan Adventure

An unofficial Minecraft-fan adventure series inspired by the bestselling game!Fans of the bestselling video game Minecraft, middle grade readers, and action-adventure story enthusiasts of all ages experience an exciting journey that will take them far beyond the world they know.President Stan has led his people through an epic battle and brought peace to the Republic of Elementia. But …

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I Am Princess X

Best friends, big fans, a mysterious webcomic, and a long-lost girl collide in this riveting novel, perfect for fans of both Cory Doctorow and Sarah Dessen, & illustrated throughout with comics.Once upon a time, two best friends created a princess together. Libby drew the pictures, May wrote the tales, and their heroine, Princess X, slayed all the dragons …

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JavaScript for Kids: A Playful Introduction to Programming

JavaScript is the programming language of the Internet, the secret sauce that makes the Web awesome, your favorite sites interactive, and online games fun!JavaScript for Kids is a lighthearted introduction that teaches programming essentials through patient, step-by-step examples paired with funny illustrations. You’ll begin with the basics, like working with strings, arrays, and loops, and then move on …

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The Ultimate Minecraft Comic Book Volume 1: The Curse of Herobrine

Join Steve and Piggy on an Epic Minecraft Adventure! NOW WITH EVEN MORE PAGES FULL OF EXCITING ADVENTURE! This is the story of young Steve, who finds himself in an epic battle to save the lives of hundreds of villagers including his father.Battling zombies, skeletons, creepers, and the invincible Herobrine – will he be able to save …

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DK Workbooks: Coding with Scratch Workbook

Help kids learn to code with DK Workbooks: Coding with Scratch.Computer coding is quickly becoming a necessary and sought-after skill. It is being incorporated into curriculum, beginning as early as kindergarten, to ensure students understand the languages and uses of computer coding. Quick and easy to use, especially for kids who have no experience with computer language, Scratch …

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