Tag: education

Hello World! – Updated book brings new fun to learning Python – #programming #bookreview

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Hello World! Computer Programming for Kids and Other Beginners (2nd Edition) Warren Sande and Carter Sande (Manning, paperback) Many politicians, educators and pundits keep arguing over whether the United States should offer computer programming classes to all students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Others say all of us, including senior citizens, should do some coding to … Continue reading Hello World! – Updated book brings new fun to learning Python – #programming #bookreview

Make an Arduino-Controlled Robot – #diy #bookreview

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Make an Arduino-Controlled Robot Michael Margolis (O’Reilly – paperback, Kindle) Technology now makes it relatively easy to build simple robots that can be controlled remotely or can control themselves autonomously using built-in sensors and software. This engaging how-to guide focuses on how to build and program a small robot that can roam around, sense its … Continue reading Make an Arduino-Controlled Robot – #diy #bookreview

Python for Kids – A fun & efficient how-to book that even grownups can enjoy – #programming #bookreview

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Python for Kids Jason R. Briggs (No Starch Press – paperback, Kindle) Subtitled “A Playful Introduction to Programming,” Python for Kids is recommended “for kids aged 10+ (and their parents).” But what if your kids are grown or you don’t have any kids? Should you ignore this book while learning Python? Absolutely not. I’ve recently … Continue reading Python for Kids – A fun & efficient how-to book that even grownups can enjoy – #programming #bookreview

Surviving Orbit the DIY Way – You, too, can launch a satellite – #diy #science #bookreview

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Surviving Orbit the DIY Way Sandy Antunes (O’Reilly, paperback – Kindle) Okay, it’s not exactly Star Trek. For less than the price of a reasonably good used car, you now can build your own picosatellite from a kit, get it launched into low Earth orbit by commercial rocket, and receive data from space. Surviving Orbit … Continue reading Surviving Orbit the DIY Way – You, too, can launch a satellite – #diy #science #bookreview

Super Scratch Programming Adventure – Kids can learn programming without typing code – #bookreview

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Super Scratch Programming Adventure The LEAD Project (No Starch Press, paperback) Scratch is widely popular, free educational software for children ages 8 and up. And its simple, graphics-based programming language has a dual mission, says Professor Mitchel Resnick, director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Scratch Team. The MIT group helped develop the software in … Continue reading Super Scratch Programming Adventure – Kids can learn programming without typing code – #bookreview

The Manga Guide to Linear Algebra – Love, karate & mind-bending math in a helpful comic book – #bookreview #in

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The Manga Guide to Linear Algebra Shin Takahashi, Iroha Inoue, and Trend-Pro Co., Ltd. (No Starch Press, paperback, list price $24.95) Linear algebra is one of the reasons I fled engineering school and became a writer many years ago. Mathematical abstractions and my mind just do not seem to know how to mix. I would … Continue reading The Manga Guide to Linear Algebra – Love, karate & mind-bending math in a helpful comic book – #bookreview #in

Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments – Serious science for homeschoolers and biology hobbyists – #bookreview

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Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments: All Lab, No Lecture Robert Bruce Thompson and Barbara Fritchman Thompson (Make:Books/O’Reilly Media, paperback, list price $34.99; Kindle edition, list price $27.99) This is serious science in the form of a 359-page workbook devoted to 30+ lab experiments that can be performed at home, with the right equipment and materials. … Continue reading Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments – Serious science for homeschoolers and biology hobbyists – #bookreview