Dummies Junior Series

A cool coding book just for kids! When your kid is ready to add coding to their creativity toolbox but you re not ready to ship them off to coding camp, Getting Started with Coding is here to help them get started with the basics of coding. It walks young readers through fun projects that were tested in the classroom. Each project has an end-goal to instill confidence and a sense of achievement in young coders. Steering clear of jargon and confusing terminology, Getting Started with Coding is written in a language your child can understand. Plus, the full-color design is heavy on eye-catching graphics and the format is focused on the steps to completing a project, making it approachable for any youngster with an interest in exploring the wonderful world of coding. So why send your kid to a camp when they can become a coding champ right in the comfort of your living room?
* Introduces the basics of coding to create a drawing tool * Teaches how to create graphics and apply code to make them do things * Shows how to make things that respond to motion and collision commands * Introduces score-keeping and timing into coding If your child is a burgeoning techy with a desire to learn coding, Getting Started with Coding is the perfect place to start.

Getting Started with Coding: Get Creative with Code!

by Camille McCue

Published 21 September 2015

Getting Started with Engineering

by Camille McCue

Published 17 June 2016

Fun engineering projects for kids

Does your kid's love of 'tinkering' resemble that of a budding Thomas Edison? Then Getting Started with Engineering is guaranteed to spark their fascination! The focused, easy-to-complete projects offered inside are designed to broaden their understanding of basic engineering principles, challenge their problem-solving skills, and sharpen their creativity—all while having fun along the way.

Engineers are experts on how things work—and this book is your youngster's best first step to developing the skills they need to think, design, and build things like the pros. The projects they'll complete feature a fun twist that appeal to their age group—from a tiny model roller coaster to a wearable toy that includes an electronic circuit—and the instructions are written in an easy-to-follow manner, making it possible for them to experience the pride and accomplishment of working independently.

Appropriate for children aged 7-11
Simple explanations guide children to complete three projects using household items
The full-color design, short page count, and easy-to-follow instructions are designed to appeal to kids
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If you have a little engineer that could, Getting Started with Engineering is a great way to encourage their fascination of figuring out how things work.