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1) Hardware
4) Algorithms
8) The internet
10) Debugging
11) Debugging
Meet Bug they're a computer programming mistake that can cause big problems! Alongside of Bug, readers will learn about errors in code and how to fix them. They'll learn about syntax, token, and logic errors, as well as the process for finding bugs. Students can use the included website to play fun computer science games, including the Syntax Scramble activity. For more content on the inner workings of a computer, check out other titles in the
...12) Order in Coding
Meet Flow they're the order in which computers follow a computer program's steps! Flow will introduce readers to the importance of order in coding. Alongside of colorful characters, readers will learn about control flow, loops, conditions, sequencing, iteration, and selection. Students can use the included website to play fun computer science games, including the Sort the Giraffes activity. For more content on the inner workings of a computer,
...13) Hardware
Meet Chip they're a computer chip that helps power our technology! Chip will introduce readers to the difference between hardware and software, along with all the parts of the computer. Readers will learn about CPU, motherboards, memory, expansion cards, keyboards, monitors, and more. Students can use the included website to play fun computer science games, including the Hardware Memory Game. For more content on the inner workings of a computer,
...14) Coding Languages
Meet Zero and One they're binary digits and are here to teach you about coding languages! With the guidance of these helpful numbers, readers will learn about high and lowlevel languages, machine languages, data, and bits. They'll also be introduced to different coding languages including C, Python, and Scratch. Students can use the included website to play fun computer science games, including the Binary Decoder activity. For more content on the
...15) Algorithms
Meet Al the algorithm they can help solve math problems and tell computers what to do! Alongside Al, readers will learn about programming languages, code, efficiency, search algorithms, and sorting. Students will be introduced to the history of algorithms as they learn about ancient mathematicians and scientists. Colorful characters and a graphicnovel format help to hook readers and explain computer science concepts. For more content on the inner
...16) Organizing Data
Meet Stack they're a data structure that helps programmers store information. Alongside Stack, readers will learn how data is stored and organized. They'll be introduced to arrays, stacks, queues, sets, and hashes. Students can use the included website to play fun computer science games, including the Match the Missing Pet activity. For more content on the inner workings of a computer, check out other titles in the Building Blocks of Computer Science
...17) The Internet
Meet Web they're an important part of the internet! Alongside Web, readers will learn about how computers are able to access the internet. They'll be introduced to LAN, WAN, computer networks, hardware, servers, web browsers, and internet applications. Students can use the included website to play fun computer science games, including the PacketSwitching activity. For more content on the inner workings of a computer, check out other titles in the
...18) Logic in Coding
Meet the logic gates they help make decisions for computers! These colorful characters will introduce readers to logic in coding. Students will learn about binary, truth tables, statements, variables, conditions, and loops. Students can use the included website to play fun computer science games, including the Make a Truth Table activity. For more content on the inner workings of a computer, check out other titles in the Building Blocks of Computer
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