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Lift-the-Flap Computers and Coding - Lift-the-flap
Lift-the-Flap Computers and Coding - Lift-the-flap
board book
Published:
1 October, 2015
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Description
Lift the flaps to reveal what's inside a computer, how chips work and what really happens when you go on the internet, explained with the help of friendly robots. Fun puzzles and a treasure hunt game illustrate the basics of coding, from simple commands to repeating sets of instructions, with real examples in the coding language ScratchT. Includes internet links to specially selected websites where readers can discover even more coding ideas, tips and games.
Computer coding is a compulsory topic on the UK National Curriculum for primary schools, and children learn to create and debug simple programs at Key Stage 1.
Prizes
Winner of Primary Teacher Update 'Books and Publications Award' 2016,Commended for 50 best books for software education 2018
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781409591511 |
| ISBN10 | 1409591514 |
| Number Of Pages | 16 |
| Item Weight | 600 g |
| Product Dimensions | 225 x 277 x 18 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Format | board book |
Media Reviews
A child-friendly intro to how computers are built, what they do and how they work. * Nursery World *
A fun introduction to what can be seen as quite a technical subject. * LoveReading4Kids *
A good, useful guide and helpful for young coders. * Evening Standard *
A really first-class introduction for a wide age group. * Books for Keeps *
Brings a really difficult topic to a level children can master. * LoveReading4Kids *
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Author's Bio
Rosie Dickins (Author)
Rosie Dickins grew up in England and Hong Kong. An avid reader, she always loved dreaming up her own stories. After studying literature at Oxford University, art in Paris and plenty of travelling, she settled in London, where she works for Usborne Publishing. She has written over a hundred children's books, from award-winning information books to fiction.