Coding, bugs, and fixes

Title:

Author:

Lyons, Heather, 1974- author.

ISBN:

9781512413595

Personal Author:

Lyons, Heather, 1974- author.

Uniform Title:

Algorithms and bugs

Edition:

First American edition.

Physical Description:

24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

Series:

Kids get coding

General Note:

"First published in 2016 by Wayland, a division of Hachette Children's Group, an Hachette UK company"--Colophon.

Includes index.

Contents:

Getting started -- Computers everywhere -- What is an algorithm? -- Order, order! -- Make a move -- Loop the loop -- Predict it -- Decisions, decisions! -- Search and sort -- Catching the bug -- Extension activities.

Abstract:

"Learn coding basics in this kid-friendly, easy-to-follow book. It covers algorithms, loops, bugs, and fixes using real-world examples and fun illustrations. Online and offline activities also boost learning and skills."-- Provided by publisher.

Reading Level:

Ages 6-10.

K to grade 3.

BISAC Subject:

JNF Computer

Subject Term:

Computer programming -- Juvenile literature.

Added Author:

Tweedale, Elizabeth,

Westgate, Alex,

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Summary

How do computers know what you want them to do? They receive instructions called code with the specific steps needed to perform a task. Learn how to create codes, what happens when instructions are out of order, and how mistakes are fixed. Once you know the basics, use the link in this book to go online and try coding yourself! Self-directed projects and activities help kids learn the basics of coding.

Reviews (1)

Horn Book Review

A basic introduction to computers, coding, and programming for savvy young readers. Although illustrated with juvenile cartoons, graphs and charts require elementary math beyond arithmetic and the content can be fairly advanced. Still, the authors clearly define important terms and concepts (e.g., algorithm, cookies, bytes, metadata, debug, syntax), and offer quizzes and a website with other activities for young coders. Glos., ind. [Review covers the following Kids Get Coding titles: Coding, Bugs, and Fixes, Learn to Program, Online Safety for Coders, and A World of Programming.] (c) Copyright 2017. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.