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Understanding Coding By Building Algorithms

ISBN-10: 149942793X
ISBN-13: 9781499427936
Author: Harris, Patricia
Interest Level: 3-6
Publisher: Rosen Publishing

Publication Date: January 2017

Copyright: 2017

Page Count: 24

Series: Spotlight On Kids Can Code

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Interest Level

Grades 3-6

Reading Level

Guided Reading: T
Lexile: 950L
Accelerated Reader Level: 6.0
Accelerated Reader Points: 0.5

BISAC Subjects

JUVENILE NONFICTION / Computers / Programming

JUVENILE NONFICTION / Computers / Software

Description
This detailed guide explores the historical development of algorithms and how they are used as a way of teaching computers to work through problems. Named for Persian mathematician Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, modern algorithms and functions make programing more efficient. Algorithms are simplified for readers using words, flowcharts, and pseudo code to build a beginning understanding of algorithms and how they are used in our modern, computerized world. Young coders and STEM students are sure to strengthen their technical skills with an in-depth and fun exploration of this essential coding topic.