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Give your kindergartner a strong computer science foundation with Smart Start: Beginning Coding Stories and Activities. Children will learn important coding concepts with engaging stories and practice activities. Based on the K-12 Computer Science Framework, this dynamic early learning series helps children understand coding concepts to develop a strong foundation in computer science, including computational thinking, problem solving, and critical thinking. Each full-color activity book is organized into eight themed units around one coding concept and includes: - Coding stories that demonstrate what coders do and include an audio read-aloud feature - Concept pages that connect coding concepts to real-world situations - Practice activities that reinforce important coding rules - Review pages for every coding concept practiced - Coding projects with print-based games and puzzles - Mini coding handbook with key terms Computer science concepts and skills help early learners become critica

Coding for kids without a computer--an offline skill-building book for ages 5 to 7 Coding helps kids develop analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and beyond In this exciting guide to coding for kids, your child will discover the core concepts of coding through colorful games and activities--without using a computer. These fun challenges can be done right inside the book or with everyday objects to help kids practice the same skills coders use, like writing clear instructions, recognizing patterns, and working efficiently. There's even a place for your beginner to invent their own codes This coding for kids book features: Coding fundamentals--Practice algorithms, loops, conditionals, optimization, debugging, and variables with games that help kids think like a computer programmer. Meet the coder crew--Explore coding for kids with a whole cast of characters, including Al the helper, Pixel the creative expert, Lo the problem-solver, Bug the pattern-spotter, and their robot dog

100 Things to Know 科學篇 (Science/ Human Body/ Computers & Coding/ Planet Earth/ Oceans/ Unknown)(共6本)

Minecraft 不只是遊戲，更是一個能動手思考的學習空間。本書從玩家熟悉的遊戲場景出發，介紹 redstone 方塊如何模擬現實世界中的電路與程式邏輯，讓讀者在建造機關與裝置的過程中，逐步理解編碼思維。內容著重於「怎麼想」而非死背指令，鼓勵讀者觀察、嘗試與修正。書中大量運用照片、示意圖與整理圖表，將抽象的程式概念轉化為可視化的操作流程，適合對科技、工程與創作有興趣的孩子閱讀。Introduced in 29, Minecraft™ has become an enormous success with gaming kids and adults. Users love exploring and building within Minecraft’s mind-bogglingly large environments. This game allows users to practice STEM skills while having fun. One of its greatest strengths is its ability to teach coding principles with “redstone” blocks. These blocks can be used to make exciting machines and devices in Minecraft’s virtual world. With this volume, readers will learn the logic and technology behind coding with Minecraft™. Photographs, diagrams, sidebars, and a graphic organizer help reinforce basic coding concepts.Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang (a game development studio owned by Microsoft Technology Corporation), and its use in this book does not imply a recommendation or endorsement of this titl

The newest addition to the wildly successful Big Fat Notebook series, with 3.99 million copies in print: a lively, information-packed, and fully illustrated guide to Computer Science and Coding for mi

Composed in a prison cell in 1298 by Venetian merchant Marco Polo and Arthurian romance writer Rustichello of Pisa,The Description of the World relates Polo's experiences in Asia and at the court of Q

A stylish introduction to the vast world of engineering – what it is, how it works, and how many different jobs it involves, from robotics and coding to earthquake-proof towers to medical innovation.

Now a Major Motion Picture Starring Jonah Hill & James Franco and Distributed by Fox Searchlight Pictures When New York Times reporter Michael Finkel meets accused killer Christian Longo–who h

Claudia has always been the most creative kid in her class...until Ashley Wyeth comes along. Ashley's really different: She wears hippie clothes and has multiple earrings, and she's the most fantastic

“Writing with restrained lyricism, Wall's debut offers a kind of literary chamber music, combining the viewpoints of a quartet of characters across multiple decades and events. Finely drawn and paced

Claymation experts Aardman are responsible for some of our most beloved animated characters like Wallace & Gromit, Morph and Shaun the Sheep. The multiple Oscar winners have also brought out some

The multiple award-winning and bestselling Jon Klassen presents the final tale in his acclaimed and bestselling hat trilogy, giving his deadpan finale a surprising new twist... Hold on to your hats! F

Today, artists are able to create using multiple methods of production―from painting to digital technologies to crowdsourcing―some of which would have been unheard of just a few decades ago. Yet, even

Winner of the Eisner Award and multiple children’s choice awards and with over two million books sold, kids, parents, and teachers agree that Babymouse is perfect for fans of Junie B. Jones, Ivy and B

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From critically acclaimed, multiple-award winner Laura Lippman comes a riveting story of love and murder, guilt and innocence.Two little girls banished from a neighborhood birthday party find a stroll

Two men meet in the picturesque backstreets of Athens. Chester MacFarland is a conman with multiple false identities, near the end of his rope and on the run with his young wife Colette. Rydal Keener

A single piece of artfully-folded paper is a wondrous object in the right hands. When multiple folded pieces are combined to form larger models—the results are truly astounding!Modular origami is the

Build word power with these 24 ready-to-reproduce, 3-page lessons. Each lesson includes research-based activities that tap students' prior knowledge for greater understanding and give them multiple en

Build word power with these 24 ready-to-reproduce, 3-page lessons. Each lesson includes research-based activities that tap students' prior knowledge for greater understanding and give them multiple en

Build word power with these 24 ready-to-reproduce, 3-page lessons. Each lesson includes research-based activities that tap students' prior knowledge for greater understanding and give them multiple en

Build word power with these 24 ready-to-reproduce, 3-page lessons. Each lesson includes research-based activities that tap students' prior knowledge for greater understanding and give them multiple en

Build word power with these 24 ready-to-reproduce, 3-page lessons. Each lesson includes research-based activities that tap students' prior knowledge for greater understanding and give them multiple en

Build word power with these 24 ready-to-reproduce, 3-page lessons. Each lesson includes research-based activities that tap students' prior knowledge for greater understanding and give them multiple en

*Tried and trusted Heinemann format breaks down theory into manageable sections, with accessible language so learners don't get bogged down. *New multiple-choice questions at the end of each chapter p

The six-level Top Notch program makes English unforgettable through multiple exposures to language, numerous opportunities to practice it, and systematic and intensive recycling. Goals- and achiev

Description The new and fully updated edition of John Lees’ bestselling How to Get a Job You’ll Love (2011-12 Ed) will help readers unlock their hidden potential, find their passion and apply it to

Product Description"Shoo!" said Earl."Shoo! Shoo!" said Pearl."Cluck! Cluck! Cluck!" said Chicken.Earl and Pearl are planting pumpkins. Chicken wants to help. But it seems like the only thing Chicken

Hola! Bonjour! Ciao! The beauty of multiple languages and ethnic music is presented in this incredible collection of children’s songs from around the world. Children and adults from various countri

Publisher's description: Almost from the time of its publication in 1846, Melville's first book, based on his own travels in the South Seas, has been recognized as a classic in the literature of trave

With an Introduction by Mishtooni Bose. More's Utopia is a complex, innovative and penetrating contribution to political thought, culminating in the famous 'description' of the Utopians, who live acco

The multiple award-winning and bestselling Jon Klassen presents the final tale in his acclaimed and bestselling hat trilogy, giving his deadpan finale a surprising new twist... Hold on to your hats! F

Learn everything there is to know about the basketball master of the 3-point shot from the Golden State Warriors inThe Totally Awesome World of Steph Curry!Are you a basketball superfan? Do you want to dive into the life of one of the greatest players? From the Totally Awesome World series for middle-grade readers, this book covers all the major highlights of Steph Curry’s career on and off the basketball court. Play-by-plays of Curry’s athletic achievements, his masterful entrepreneurship, and extensive philanthropy, plus fun facts, quizzes, and trivia, are accompanied by plenty of graphics and illustrations capturing the life of this iconic athlete.Steph Curry is a beloved basketball player in the NBA; along with being the number #1 top-selling jersey, he is a four-time NBA champion, a multiple-time MVP, winner of multiple ESPY and BET awards, and more. His talent is undeniable—same as his generosity. His positive influence extends beyond the basketball court with his foundation Eat.

The ninth volume of the multiple Eisner, Harvey, Hugo, and British Fantasy Award-winning series.Can loyalty and love transcend a history of betrayal and blood?Maika, Kippa, and Ren return to their own world to discover a full year has passed in their absence—and Zinn is back in the clutches of Maika’s father, the megalomaniacal Lord Doctor. From the relative safety of the pirate-controlled Spice Islands, Maika and her friends must regroup, recover, and find a way stop the Lord Doctor’s murderous rampage before he destroys the Known World.Collects issues #49-54.

The gift that keeps on giving (if you get it wet) with this officially licensed, miniatureGremlinscollectible!Deluxe Collectible:A finely detailed, 3 inch plastic replica of GizmoLight-up and Sound Effects:Equipped with multiple LED Christmas lights and audio of Gizmo singingCard Included:A instruction card features the rules for the care and keeping of your new petPerfect Gift:Popping out of his decorated box, Gizmo is ready for gifting during the holidaysOfficially Licensed:An authenticGremlinscollectibleRequires two AAA batteries (not included).

Have you ever wondered if your cat is an alien from outer space? UFO Cat Invasion just might make you a believer!*Specifications: 3-inch diameter spaceship with a cat in the cockpit*Loads of special effects: Spaceship features multiple light and sound effects and a magnetic mouse-catching feature (miniature mouse included)*Display stand: a transparent stand allows you to rest and display your spaceship when not in use*Miniature book: an illustrated, 32-page mini book explores the possible extra-terrestrial origins of catsIncludes 3 button cell batteries.

This book illustrates and explains the key concepts of business data analytics from scratch, tackling the day-to-day challenges of a business data analyst. It provides you with all the professional tools you need to predict online shop sales, to conduct A/B tests on marketing campaigns, to generate automated reports with PowerPoint, to extract datasets from Wikipedia, and to create interactive analytics Web apps. Alongside these practical projects, this book provides hands-on coding exercises, case studies, the essential programming tools and the CRISP-DM framework which you'll need to kickstart your career in business data analytics.The different chapters prioritize practical understanding over mathematical theory, using realistic business data and challenges of the Junglivet Whisky Company to intuitively grasp key concepts and ideas. Designed for beginners and intermediates, this book guides you from business data analytics fundamentals to advanced techniques, covering a large number

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER - Things are about to go from bad to wolf in the howlingly entertaining third book of the beloved Wingfeather Saga, with more than one million copies sold! NOW AN ANIMATED SERIES - Based on Andrew Peterson's epic fantasy novels--starring Jody Benson, Henry Ian Cusick, and Kevin McNally. Executive Producer J. Chris Wall with Shining Isle Productions, and distributed by Angel Studios.Janner, Tink, and Leeli Igiby, the Lost Jewels of Anniera, are hiding from Gnag the Nameless in the Green Hollows, one of the few places in the land of Aerwiar not overrun by the Fangs of Dang. But there's a big problem. Janner's little brother--heir to the throne of Anniera--has grown a tail. And gray fur. Not to mention two pointed ears and long, dangerous fangs. To the suspicious folk of the Green Hollows, he looks like a monster. But Janner knows better. His brother isn't as scary as he looks. He's perfectly harmless. Isn't he? Full of characters rich in heart, smarts, and co

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER - Our intrepid heroes are caught in the middle of an epic showdown between good and evil in the fourth and final novel in the beloved Wingfeather Saga, with more than one million copies sold! NOW AN ANIMATED SERIES - Based on Andrew Peterson's epic fantasy novels--starring Jody Benson, Henry Ian Cusick, and Kevin McNally. Executive Producer J. Chris Wall with Shining Isle Productions, and distributed by Angel Studios. All winter long, people in the Green Hollows have prepared for a final battle with Gnag the Nameless and the Fangs of Dang. Janner, Kalmar, and Leeli are ready and willing to fight alongside the Hollowsfolk. But when the Fangs make the first move and invade Ban Rona, the children are separated. Janner is alone and lost in the hills; Leeli is fighting the Fangs from the rooftops of the city; and Kalmar, who carries a terrible secret, is on a course for the Deeps of Throg. Monsters and Fangs and villains lie between the children and their only h

Read and learn over 300 words with Pip and Posy in this chunky, lift-the-flap book!With multiple flaps to lift, ten engaging scenes, and hundreds of images, this book has loads to name, discover and talk about. Every page has a thumb-tab to make turning the pages easy and the chunky pages are designed to withstand even the most enthusiastic of toddlers.Look out for other titles in the Pip and Posy series, including Pip and Posy Felt Flaps: In the Garden, At the Seaside, At Christmas, In the Park and At the Party.