Coding Quest: Fun in Computer Science

Description

“Coding Quest: Fun in Computer Science” is an engaging and interactive book designed for young learners aged 6-8 years old. Authored by Cheryl Dublar, Ph.D., this book introduces children to the world of computer science in a fun and approachable way.

The book is structured into ten chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of computer science and coding. These chapters include:

1. What is Computer Science?: Introducing the basics of computer science.
2. Understanding Computers: Explaining how computers work.
3. Our First Coding Words: Teaching basic coding terminology.
4. Writing Our First Code: Guiding kids through their first coding experience.
5. Sequential Algorithms: Understanding steps and sequences in coding.
6. Loops: Exploring the concept of repeating actions in code.
7. Debugging: Learning how to find and fix errors in code.
8. Fun with Functions: Understanding how functions work in programming.
9. The Internet and Safety: Teaching safe and responsible internet use.
10. Your Coding Project – The Great Code Explorers’ Challenge: Encouraging kids to apply what they’ve learned in a creative project.