Lift-the-Flap Computers and Coding

(Board book)

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Flaps to lift on every page reveal what goes on inside a computer, how coding works and how computers talk to each other across the internet. The principles of coding, from simple commands to algorithms, are explained with a treasure hunt game and puzzles, and there are examples of programs in the coding language Scratch. Includes internet links to specially selected websites where children can discover more coding ideas, tips and games. Computer coding is now a compulsory topic on the UK National Curriculum for primary schools, and children learn to create and debug simple programs at Key Stage 1.

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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 *

Author Bio

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.