Learning to Code is the new wave for the future! Check out some books and programs to help you get started!
Pictured Above: T4 Volunteer, Christian Giles, teaching coding at Paerdegat Library
You wouldn't want to live without coding written by Alex Woolf
How do you code a computer? -- How did coding begin? -- Who invented the first computers? -- How did computers develop? -- What are programming languages? -- How has the Internet affected coding? -- Who creates computer programs? -- What is debugging? -- What is hacking? -- What is a computer virus? -- How does coding help us? -- What is the future of coding?
Check the CatalogA beginner's guide to code written by Marc Scott
Presents an introduction to coding for young computer users that focuses on the programming languages Scratch and Python, with step-by-step, illustrated instructions for a variety of coding projects.
Check the CatalogThe story of coding written by James F. Kelly (James Floyd)
Presents a history and description of computer programming, or coding, noting such figures as Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace, and provides a parent guide, tips, and a quiz.
Check the CatalogCoding with ScratchJr written by Adrienne Matteson
ScratchJr is a beginner's programming language that is fun and easy to use. Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will the art of innovation.
Check the CatalogCoding written by James F. Kelly (James Floyd)
Discover the amazing power of computer programming and how it is all around us with this exciting book full of amazing images, fun quizzes, and incredible information.
Check the CatalogGet Coding!: Learn HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and build a website, app, and game written by Young Rewired State (Organization)
All you need to get started is a computer and this programming guide, a book that's just right for beginners of any age to develop real coding skills. Follow the step-by-step instructions through six exciting missions and you will learn HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Once you've helped secure the infamous Monk Diamond, continue to improve and test your expertise by coding your own projects and accomplishing your own daring missions!
Check the CatalogCoding games in Python written by First American edition.
Presents an introduction to the Python programming language with illustrated steps for creating games, including puzzles, quizzes, and strategy games.
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