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Ruby® is a computer programming language that is in high demand, and is luckily designed to be fairly easy to use and learn! In fact, it has even been described as learning to code "in English." This engaging title introduces readers to this valuable coding language and how it is more approachable by using blocks of text that are primarily plain English. This volume also features carefully crafted text for middle elementary readers, supplemented with stimulating sidebars and graphic organizers. After reading this title, students may find Ruby opens the door to a rewarding future coding career!

Coding can lead young learners on a path to an empowering and lucrative career. The smartphone app Hopscotch® allows kids to learn to code through games that stimulate their problem-solving skills and creativity. This engaging title breaks down how readers can learn to code in even just a few minutes from Hopscotch's innovative activities, which involve building games, animations, and more. This text features visuals from the Hopscotch app and colorful photographs, in addition to helpful graphic organizers and stimulating sidebars. These elements keep readers interested and inspire them to further their knowledge of coding, logic, and other STEM concepts.

Raspberry Pi® allows future computer scientists and programmers to learn important computer science and coding concepts using a single-board computer! This engaging title explains how this device can be used to learn coding with programming languages such as Python, Ruby, or Scratch, leading students to the empowering feat of creating their own functioning mini computers. The text is carefully crafted to break down complex concepts for middle elementary readers and also features exciting sidebars, eye-catching photos, and engaging graphic organizers. *Raspberry Pi is a trademark of the Raspberry Pi Foundation. Use of the Raspberry Pi name in this book does not imply a recommendation or endorsement of this title by the Raspberry Pi Foundation.

Coding is becoming increasingly valuable as our world continues to go digital. This stimulating title will help readers learn a fun way to jumpstart their coding abilities: Lego Mindstorms®! The Lego Mindstorms program allows kids to learn coding by programming a robot that has its own personality and traits. This book includes visuals and eye-catching photos, in addition to carefully crafted sidebars, captions, and graphic organizers that all explain features of Lego Mindstorms, such as its perceptive drag-and-drop system. This system not only helps kids build entertaining robots and remote controllers, but also learn lifelong STEM skills such as logic and problem-solving! *The LEGO name and products, including MINDSTORMS and WeDo, are trademarks of the LEGO Group, and their use in this book does not imply a recommendation or endorsement of this title by the Lego Group.

Learning to code can lead students to careers that are well-paid and in demand-and it can be fun! Lego WeDo® makes coding entertaining for elementary school-age students to learn. This engaging title explains how Lego WeDo kits and software allow aspiring coders and engineers to design and program their own creations. The text is carefully crafted to make the complex topics of coding more approachable. It also features engaging sidebars, visuals, captions, and graphic organizers. With the knowledge from this text, readers will be ready to use Lego WeDo to build valuable coding and STEM skills! *The LEGO name and products, including MINDSTORMS and WeDo, are trademarks of the LEGO Group, and their use in this book does not imply a recommendation or endorsement of this book by the Lego Group.

Python® is a programming language that is designed to make coding more readable with fewer lines of code, and for these reasons, it has become one of the most popular of all coding languages. This exciting title breaks down the complexities of Python into concepts that are approachable for elementary readers. Stimulating sidebars, eye-catching photos, and engaging graphic organizers enhance the manageable text. Equipped with the concepts in this title, future computer programmers and engineers can learn how to begin a journey to mastering Python and other valuable science, technology, engineering, and math abilities!

As technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, coding is increasingly becoming an invaluable skill for young learners. Scratch®, which is the world's largest free coding community for kids, is designed to help students learn coding through fun activities such as making games and digital stories. This stimulating title features approachable text that explains how Scratch teaches coding by allowing users to drag and drop vibrant blocks to create exciting animations. The text is carefully written with middle elementary students in mind and is enhanced by sidebars, eye-catching photos, creative illustrations, and helpful graphic organizers.

Minecraft® is a remarkably popular program among kids and adults alike! Its ability to allow users to create and journey through worlds made from their own imagination continues to captivate. This engaging text will reveal the logic, coding, and STEM skills that Minecraft can also provide to users with text that is carefully crafted for young readers. It will specifically break down how "redstone" blocks introduce and reinforce coding principles. This volume also features graphic organizers and stimulating sidebars that strengthen the comprehension of coding concepts. *Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang (a game development studio owned by Microsoft Technology Corporation), and its use in this book does not imply a recommendation or endorsement of this title by Mojang or Microsoft.