Hello World! Computer Programming for Kids and Other Beginners

Sande, Warren; Sande, Carter

ISBN 10: 1933988495 / ISBN 13: 9781933988498

Edité par Pearson Education Limited, 2009

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

Éditeur : Pearson Education Limited

Date d'édition : 2009

Reliure : Couverture souple

Etat : good

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Synopsis :

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

À propos de l?auteur:

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.