Patricia Harris
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English
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Introduced in 2009, 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,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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If computers reduce everything to the binary number system of 0s and 1s, then why are there so many programming languages? In this book, readers explore how different languages have developed to fill specific needs and solve unique problems. Readers will also review the historical development path of languages and see how the future of programming may not even involve coding. Topics include scripting versus computing languages, content-specific programming,...
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Coding for elementary students is a new and exciting learning opportunity, and this book will show readers how to get coding in just minutes with the program Hopscotch. Instead of lines of text, Hopscotch provides users with colorful, stackable blocks to create animations, games, and more. The main text is supplemented with informative captions, sidebars, and a graphic organizer. Examples of Hopscotch visuals and photographs of kids engaged in coding...
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English
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In 1995, computer programmer Yukihiro Matsumoto introduced Ruby programming language to the world. He created a language that used his favorite elements of other languages, but was more object-oriented and easy to use, even for coding newbies. Ruby is also open-source software, meaning anyone can use, modify, and distribute it. Inside this volume, readers will learn the ins and outs of coding with Ruby, including why using "blocks of text" and mostly...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Inspired by the HABA game Flower Fairy, this delightful book integrates essential early elementary curriculum topics with an entertaining narrative. Lively characters and an enticing plot introduce developing readers to the concepts of counting, size, and working together for common goals. The book features eye-catching illustrations that bring the text to life. Concentrating on plants as a theme, this imaginative piece incorporates lessons that contribute...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In this fun-filled fiction book, readers will join Parrot and his animal friends as they go on a rowdy romp through the jungle. Stomp, roar, and squawk along as the jungle animals try to scare Anteater, Monkey, and Hippo. Anteater and Monkey are frightened, but Hippo is not afraid. What will the animal friends do? The age-appropriate text is perfect for early readers. Bright, colorful illustrations on each page will keep readers and listeners of all...
28) A Pup Is Brave
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English
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A lonely pup learns bravery after being home with out his girl all day.
29) Teddy's Birthday
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Teddy loves learning about new things, especially when adventure is involved. This exciting fiction book explores concepts such as identifying colors, keeping things organized, and solving problems. Readers will also learn how birthdays are different for everyone and will be introduced to Western birthday traditions such as eating birthday cake, blowing out candles, and receiving gifts. Detailed illustrations and manageable text make this book enjoyable...
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Much like its older brother, Lego* Mindstorms, Lego WeDo kits offer young engineers the chance to design and program creations all by themselves. WeDo kits take the fun and technology of Mindstorms' kits and make it simpler for novice coders and builders. WeDo software is easy to learn and a blast to use. At the same time, using WeDo can easily be integrated into STEM instruction. Accessible text and vivid photographs help readers make sense of a...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In this volume, readers learn that early computers were housed in large rooms, and each individual circuit and part was separate from the others. Today, thanks to miniaturization, a whole computer system can be integrated-or combined-on a single chip. An X-ray of a tablet reveals that most of the case is filled with batteries. The actual computer board is much smaller than most people would imagine. This book traces the development of integrated circuits...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In this magical accompaniment to the HABA game Flower Fairy, readers will learn to identify colors and different sizes by looking at plants. Readers join Rosalina as she colors her world with a wave of her wand, growing blossoms that are blue, green, pink, and other colors. Concentrating on sizes and colors, the narrative communicates early elementary curricular lessons in a delightful way, focusing on plants as the main theme. Enchanting illustrations...
33) Prompted Prose
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English
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A volume of poetry, Mostly from prompts, from the mind of a half-mad poet.
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English
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The first Lego* Mindstorms sets were released in the early 1990s. Since then, Lego's line of buildable, programmable robots has become a sensation with budding coders all over the world. More than just toy building blocks, these sets allow users to familiarize themselves with manipulating and customizing computer hardware and software. In this volume, readers will learn what it takes to be a Mindstorms builder and programmer. The manageable text is...
35) Queer Verbage
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English
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A volume of Queer poetry. Written by a half mad poet with identity issues...This volume explores the idea of being queer and what that means to the world today.
36) Wayward dreams
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English
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A volume of interesting poetry from the meandering mind of a half mad poet.
37) Dream Webs
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English
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A web of random words weaved intricately into poetry by a half mad poet.
38) Soul Drops
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English
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A drop of the poetic soul of a half mad Poet. Various poems for your reading pleasure.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Do programmers think differently than non-programmers? How do programmers approach problems and create solutions? This book explores several attributes of thinking used by programmers. Important STEM concepts are incorporated into the text to give readers an understanding of how STEM fits into the everyday work of a programmer. Readers will enjoy a glimpse inside the minds of some of the most creative minds in the computer world. Photographs and sidebars...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Why is having a choice important when it comes to both life and coding? How can coders include choices for the user? This book explains the concept of conditionals and introduces readers to the If/Then/Else concept-a way to allow choices in computer programming. The book also explores several conditional statements from programming languages and talks about how we use conditional statements every day. Photographs and sidebars allow readers to deepen...