STEM skills are important and the BWG Library has chosen some of its best technology books for kids to share in this week’s Picks of the Week! From innovative uses of design and technology, to step-by-step guides for creating your own code, this group of books is sure to address the most common questions kids have about technology and the internet.
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Bionic Beasts, by Jolene Guthierrez
Using innovative designs and technology, such as 3-D printing, humans are helping animals in need. Discover the amazing true stories of five animals that have survived thanks to their prosthetic body parts.
Bugs and Errors with Wreck-it Ralph, by Allyssa Loya
Wreck-it Ralph offers a simple introduction to bugs and errors for young readers who are not yet ready for coding on computers.
Code Your Own Knight Adventure, by Max Wainewright
Sir Percival needs your help to rescue the prince and princess, and find wizard Malvin's Book of Spells! Prepare for a spellbinding adventure that will see you navigating through the Fearsome Forest, and flying toward the Enchanted Castle on Sire Percival's magic carpet. From drawing simple shapes, to building games, introduces essential coding concepts using Scratch.
Hello Ruby: Expedition to the internet, by Linda Liukas
What exactly is the Internet? Is it a cloud? A network of wires? How does the information travel online? Learn all this and more with Ruby! In Ruby's world anything is possible if you put your mind to it – even building the Internet out of snow! But before you can build something, you need to understand what it is and how it works.
Join Ruby and her friends in their quest to build the most amazing Snow Internet ever, while learning real life facts along the way. Then, future kid coders can put their knowledge and imaginations to the test with the fun and creative exercises included in the activity book section.
Kids Get Coding, by Heather Lyons
In this series by Heather Lyons, learn about coding in small, targeted steps. With tips about online safety for coders, what computers are used for, and more, in these kid-friendly, easy-to-follow books, readers will learn from real-world examples and fun illustrations.
My Digital Safety and Security, by Ben Hubbard
In a growing digital world, how can you remain safe and secure? How can you protect yourself and your information? Learn all aboutyour digital safety and security in this eye-opening book.
My Digital World, by Ben Hubbard
Explore the link between real and online life in today's digital world while learning tips to successfully combine them, as well as knowing when the keep them separate.
