Lift-the-Flap Computers and Coding

Name: Lift-the-Flap Computers and Coding
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9781409591511
Price: 22.99 NZD
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By Rosie Dickins

Series: Lift-the-flap

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Summary

Lift-the-Flap Computers and Coding by Rosie Dickins introduces young readers to the world of computers and coding through engaging flaps. The book covers basic topics like how computers work, what coding involves, and offers interactive elements to enhance understanding, making technology accessible and fun for children.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This engaging children's book is perfect for little tech enthusiasts eager to understand the basics of computers and coding. It combines colourful illustrations with interactive flaps, making complex concepts easy and fun to grasp. If you're looking to inspire creativity and introduce problem-solving skills in a playful way, this book will be a delightful choice.

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An interactive introduction to information and communication technology, which explains what goes on inside computers and what makes them do what they do. With lots of flaps to lift and look beneath, fact-hungry children will devour the fascinating data contained in this bright and engaging non-fiction book.

An entertaining, easy-to-follow introduction for complete beginners

Description

An entertaining, easy-to-follow introduction for complete beginners.

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 Scratch™.

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.

Lift-the-Flap Computers and Coding by Rosie Dickins is the perfect educational tool to get children excited about exploring the world of coding.

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Lift-the-Flap Computers and Coding provides a child-friendly introduction to computer construction, functionality, and operations. It's praised for making a technical subject engaging and accessible, with a guide useful for budding young coders. The book is regarded as a top-notch introduction suitable for a wide range of ages, effectively simplifying a complicated topic for children.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409591511

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 01 October 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Shaw Nielsen

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 225.0mm

Height: 277.0mm

Weight: 600g

Pages: 16

Collections

Children's Board Books Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Rosie Dickins Science & Nature Series: Lift-the-flap

About the 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.

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