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How to code

by Max Wainewright

Welcome to the world of computer coding! This essential handbook for parents and teachers introduces and explains all aspects of coding covered in books 1-4. Extra background information and detailed explanations to the main concepts are included to help grown-ups support their child or student. Page-by-page guides cover all key areas and extra activities are included for children ready to take things further. Explains algorithms, loops, variables, debugging and more. Technical advice and troubleshooting tips are provided for each language explored in the series: Logo, Scratch, Python, HTML and JavaScript.

Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?