DKfindout! Coding

DKfindout! Coding

<p><b>Increase your computer-coding knowledge with this children€s book full of photographs and illustrations, fascinating facts, and engaging challenges€"from the creators of DKfindout.com, DK€s free online resource for kids.</b><br><br>Did you know that more than 11 million Raspberry Pis have been sold since 2012? Or that the first computer virus created outside of a lab was written by a 15-year-old? Find out why!<br><br>Perfect for young coders and gamers who want a highly visual STEM book to increase their programming know-how, <i>DK findout! Coding</i> is a reference book that€s sure to inspire. Inside, author James Floyd Kelly breaks down what coding is and why it€s so important.<br><br>With this DK findout! book, you will:<br><br>- Explore the codes that are all around us, from traffic lights and vending machines to calculators and cars<br>- Read about key coders in history, such as Ada Lovelace, Grace Hopper, and Steve Jobs<br>- Discover the Enigma code and how Alan Turing worked to break it during World War II<br>- See how coders create apps, games, and computer programs using different coding languages, such as Python and Scratch<br>- Hear from real-life experts Jeff Atwood and Kiki Prottsman what it's like to be a computer scientist today<br>- Fold out the cover for a coding quiz and timeline <br>- and find out much, much more!<br><br>The DK findout! series of kids books helps children become experts on their favorite nonfiction subjects, from dinosaurs and ancient civilizations to space, coding, and cutting-edge technology. Learn more about coding€"and everything else€"at www.dkfindout.com, the award-winning free educational website.</p>