Unlock the language of the future—through the magic of bedtime stories.Written by a seasoned software engineer with over 18 years in the tech industry—and a mum of two curious boys—this book is based on the true story of how she introduced coding fundamentals at home through everyday routines and bedtime chats.During the COVID lockdown, her young sons watched her work from home and began asking questions about what she did. Too young for screens or apps, she knew she had to go back to basics—teaching them the ABCs of coding the same way we teach alphabets or numbers: with real-world examples, kid-friendly language, and a little storytelling magic.In today’s digital world, coding is the new literacy—a language every child will need to speak. But instead of starting with computer screens or apps, YOU START HERE - With everyday analogies, and core concepts broken down in a way that feels familiar, relatable, and fun.In this book, we explore the CODING BUILD BLOCK - ALGORITHMSBy connecting a child’s everyday actions—like brushing teeth or baking cookies—to the step-by-step nature of algorithms, this story helps them see that coding isn’t scary or strange. It’s something their brains already understand.With this screen-free, emotionally warm approach, parents can confidently introduce one of the most important skills for the future—even if they have no tech background themselves.This is the first in a series designed to break down coding fundamentals into fun, approachable stories for kids aged 4–10, so they’re not overwhelmed when they encounter real coding later, but prepared, curious, and confident.It’s more than just a bedtime story.It’s your child’s first step into the digital world—told with heart, logic, and a little bit of everyday magic. Read more

Minecraft is more than just a video game. It is a phenomenon that has taken the world by storm. In this book, readers will learn how to get started in the world of Minecraft, from gathering resources to building their first structures. Content is presented in a clear and concise way, perfect for the younger hands-on techie. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index--as well as sources for further reading. Read more

The only book you need on AI - full of facts for curious kids and easy explanations for confused adults!What actually is Artificial Intelligence? Will it take over the world? And one day, will it tidy our bedrooms . . .? In this beginner's guide, discover everything you need to know about AI, from how it helps us discover epic stuff up in space or under the sea to whether it might help you build your own dinosaur.With AI expert and futurist Brian David Johnson, understand what AI is, where it came from, the incredible ways it's being used today and how it might shape and reimagine our future. With amazing facts, myth busters and insight from experts around the world, this is the perfect beginner's guide to navigating the new world of AI.This book offers a balanced, expert and accessible insight into the biggest topic of our time. Designed with fun illustrations throughout. Read more

An easy-to-understand picture book explaining AI to young readers, whilst celebrating how amazing human brains really are!Everyone is talking about artificial intelligence - and we all have LOTS of questions. What exactly is it? Why is it such a big deal? Are there any risks? And how is it going to transform our lives?Award-winning author-illustrator Neal Layton is here to explain all there is to know about AI, from the early computers that could only solve sums to the AI programs of today that can recognise human speech and recommend TV shows - and what AI might be able to do in the future. Along the way, readers will learn just how incredible their human brains really are, and what intelligence is all about.This entertaining non-fiction picture book, illustrated in Neal Layton's trademark zany collage style, is perfect for readers aged 6+ who are always asking HOW something works, and for parents wanting to help their kids make sense of a subject that everyone is talking about. Read more

If you want your kids to become successful and avoid them having to rely on you for money, then keep reading…Do you have young kids looking for creative ways to make some extra cash?Do you want your little ones to get paid while learning new skills that will give them a greater chance of success later in life?Do you recognize an entrepreneurial spirit in your kid and want them to learn how to manage their earnings in the most effective ways possible?Nowadays, the number of kid millionaires is increasing exponentially.Money-making for the younger generation has never been easier than it is in today’s world.Moziah with Mo’s Bows... Cory Nieves with her sweet treat… Evan known as EvanTubeHD… Isabella Barrett, star of Toddlers & Tiaras… Matthew David Borris who’s known as MattyBRaps…These are just a handful of today’s self-made kid millionaires.The good news? There’s not just one way to get there, and it’s also not only for those who get straight As in school.Your kid literally doesn’t need to have a certain background or skill set.No, it isn’t a dream – it’s today’s REALITY!Finally, 47+ ways to get started with making some extra cash at a very young age – watch your kid have fun and understand more about money management so that they’re ready for future success!In Think Like a Boss: Kids Edition, you will discover:That nothing is impossible!Compelling ways for kids to become a millionaire within a few years47+ fully mapped-out ways for kids to make more money than their parentsFun ways for kids to make money online and offline, while still living their childhoodGuidance on how to make money and become very successful, even they aren’t computer junkiesThe key ingredient for successThe exact skills your child is going to gain with every single one of these 47+ jobsBonus chapter: compelling ways your child can upgrade their finances to become truly successfulAnd much more.As Walt Disney once said: “All dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.”Don’t crush your children’s dreams!The fantasy of a 9 year old has the possibility of becoming huge if you let your kid believe in it!Everyone has the power to get whatever they want in life, and age isn’t a limit.If you want to guide your little one onto the path to becoming a young big boss, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now. Read more

Everything kids need to create and star in their own video! YouTube has won the hearts, minds, and eyes of kids around the globe. Young people everywhere are making their mark on this popular platform―some of them even gaining massive followings, worldwide recognition, and the paychecks that come along with it. While lots of youngsters are happy to be spectators, others are hungry to create and star in YouTube content of their own―and this book shows them how. Written for kids in a language they can understand, this book helps budding filmmakers and producers create their own videos―no matter the subject. It offers creators the insight on how to plan and shoot quality videos, install and use video editing tools, and post the final product to YouTube.Apply tricks that pro filmmakers use for better shots, lighting, and sound
Edit your video, add transitions, insert a soundtrack, and spice things up with effects
Shoot and share your video gaming exploitsShare finished videos with family, friends, and the worldFor any kid interested in joining the YouTube revolution, this book is the perfect place to start! Read more

Ready to make your mark on YouTube? 🌟 Updated for October 2024 and beyond🌟 This #1 bestselling guide has helped thousands of kids safely start a YouTube journey with creativity and confidence!This is the BLACK & WHITE edition – perfect for readers who want high-quality illustrations in a budget-friendly format. For the FULL-COLOUR INTERIOR edition select 'see all formats and editons’ above or visit the Author’s Page.Created by Emma Belle Drew, a real-life YouTube creator with half a billion views, this book brings her insider knowledge directly to young creators! With fun illustrations and guidance from Charlie & Friends, this is the perfect YouTuber companion, covering channel setup, video creation, and safe online practices.Inside, You’ll Find:🎥 Complete companion to master skills and equipment for YouTube ✏️ Illustrated, easy-to-follow steps in a friendly tone 🚀 Clear YouTube journey from planning videos to using green screen 🎬 Backstage activities and advice from 10 top YouTube pros 📚 Over 200 pages of YouTube tips designed to support young creators BONUS Features Include:🌟 Fun backstage activities to boost skills 📷 Insider tips on equipment and software 🎬 Exclusive advice from top YouTubers Each book sold helps plant trees 🌳 with Ecologi, building a “Charlie & Friends” forest! 🌍Ideal for budding YouTubers aged 9-15, covering essentials like: 🖌️ Channel design and name choice ✍️ Storyboarding and scripting 🎥 Planning video recordings with suggested equipment 🎮 Tips for gaming, vlogs, animation ✂️ Editing tricks and upload tips 🛡️ Kid-safe online practices and resources for kids and parents Why customers love it:“I bought this for my children interested in a YouTube channel. It’s informative and easy to follow!” “This book explained everything from channel setup to design.” “I loved Charlie & Friends; it made learning so fun!” How This Book Helps Kids Grow:🌈 Boosts creativity and problem-solving 💪 Builds confidence through screen-free activities 💻 Teaches essential digital and video-making skills 👨👩👧 Inspires quality family time and productive activities 🛡️ Provides online safety guidance 🌟 Teaches valuable skills for future careers in media and tech A perfect gift for kids and those who inspire them! 🎁 Whether for birthdays, Thanksgiving, or Christmas, this book empowers kids and is ideal for parents, teachers, and grandparents who want to support creative growth and skill-building.ORDER NOW to inspire your child’s YouTube dreams and future skills! Start with this Black & White edition 📘, or choose the full-color version 🎨 by clicking ‘All Formats’ above or visiting the Author’s Page!For grown-ups starting their own YouTube channel, check out my guide for creators: “Be a YouTube Boss – The Ultimate 5 Cs to YouTube Success” Read more

Children can discover the wonders of computing, from early developments to its latest technologies, in this inspirational and accessible hardback guide, beautifully illustrated in full-colour. Covering Artificial Intelligence, coding, virtual reality and more, this entertaining guide explores the history of computing developments and its role in society today. Readers can discover how computing is used in space exploration, how microprocessors work, the famous figures who revolutionised our world and other eye-opening facts. These new concepts pop off the page, thanks to vibrant diagrams and an engaging, energetic prose style. Includes:• Famous figures such as Ada Lovelace, Alan Turing and Bill Gates• Computer programming and coding principles• How computing technologies affect healthcare, gaming, space exploration and more• A glossary of key termsSupporting STEM learning, this inspiring guide will appeal to any child aged 8+ who wants to take their interest in computing further.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Curious Kids series draws together a collection of beautifully illustrated fact books that bring STEM subjects to life with a smart, modern style. Read more

Don't just play computer games - help children build them with your own home computer! Calling all coders, this is a straightforward, visual guide to helping kids understand the basics of computer coding using Scratch and Python coding languages. Essential coding concepts like scripts, variables, and strings are explained using build-along projects and games.Kids can create online games to play like Monkey Mayhem and Bubble Blaster, draw mazes and shapes, build animations, and more using the step-by-step examples to follow and customize. Seven projects let kids (and their parents) practice the skills as they are learning in each section of the book. Kids get instant results, even when completely new to coding.Packed with visual examples, expert tips, a glossary of key terms, and extras such as profiles of famous coders, Help Your Kids with Computer Coding lays a hands-on foundation for computer programming, so adults and kids can learn together.Supporting STEM education initiatives, computer coding teaches kids how to think creatively, work collaboratively, and reason systematically, and is quickly becoming a necessary and sought-after skill. DK's computer coding books are full of fun exercises with step-by-step guidance, making them the perfect introductory tools for building vital skills in computer programming.User note: At home, all you need is a desktop or laptop with Adobe 10.2 or later, and an internet connection to download Scratch 2.0 and Python 3. Coding with Scratch can be done without download on https: //scratch.mit.edu.Series Overview: DK's bestselling Help Your Kids With series contains crystal-clear visual breakdowns of important subjects. Simple graphics and jargon-free text are key to making this series a user-friendly resource for frustrated parents who want to help their children get the most out of school. Read more

Take your coding into the next dimension!Coding with Scratch – Make 3D Games & Graphics starts by showing you how to make 3D graphics and then, step-by-step, it takes you through to making 3D games. Try the challenges and mods and make your games unique. Your adventure in game design begins here!Learn simple Scratch 3D techniques:How to build simple 3D models one layer at a time.Drawing shapes, cloning, animation, and adding perspective. How to make 3D landscapes including a park, a racetrack, a maze, and a city. How to speed up your code by creating your own render blocks and functions that work extra quickly. For children who have had some experience using Scratch. Read more

The first title in the In Easy Steps children's series: The QuestKids® – designed to make learning fun for children aged 7 upwards. Fully illustrated, and with a captivating storyline, this book teaches children how to build their first website in a fun way, and in easy steps. This is the UK English edition.Who are The QuestKids?Dan Devices and Tiffany Tech are the best of friends, and an amazing team who love to explore and help each other whenever they can. Dan adores devices; Tiff loves tech, and both are on a constant quest to learn new things and look for fun and adventure in everything they do. The friends are joined by their pets, Smuffy and Chew-Chew, who help them out in their own special way. Together, they are The QuestKids! About the bookUsing a great storyline and delightful images, Create Your First Website in easy steps will teach key aspects of building a website. Join the gang at Earth’s most famous space centre, and follow their quest to design a website to power a new planet. Along the way children will learn how to: Master HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) basics:Page TitlesPage HeadingsParagraphsLinksListsImagesTablesPage StructureNavigationStyling Build their new website. Children will only need a computer or a laptop, a text editor, a web browser, and an internet connection.A supporting website (www.thequestkids.com) provides them with downloadable resources and additional interactive learning. The coding steps are shown in the familiar In Easy Steps style, and presented in child-friendly language. By the end of the book, children will have a fully-functional website and a great book to refer back to for future projects. Read more

If you like playing computer games, why not make your own? This book has all you need to build amazing games, including thrilling racing challenges, zany platform games, and fiendish puzzles. Follow the simple steps to become an expert coder, using the latest version of the popular programming language Scratch™ 3.0 in this new edition.Improve your coding skills and create your own games, before remixing and customizing them. Jumpy Monkey will show you how to simulate gravity in your games, or give Dog's Dinner a go to learn about collision detection.Pick up the fundamentals of computer programming in steps that make even the most difficult coding concepts fun and easy to understand. Don't just learn how computer code works - understand why it's done that way. Then share your games online and challenge friends and family to beat each other's scores. Once you've whizzed through the book, the possibilities are endless! Read more

KICK-START YOUR FUTURE GENIUSTinker Toddlers supports early STEM education with easy-to-understand explanations of complex scientific concepts.Introduce your little ones to the fascinating world of neural networks with this beautifully illustrated and engaging children's picture book, perfect for curious minds and little scientists.Why Choose Neural Networks for Kids?Inspire Early STEM Learning:Simple Concepts: Introduces fundamental ideas about artificial intelligence and machine learning in a way that’s easy for children to understand. Little scientists will discover how machines learn and how artificial neurons mimic human neurons.Engaging Illustrations: Captivating pictures that bring the concepts to life, making learning fun and interactive.Trusted and Loved by Parents:Expertly Written: Authored by Dr. Dhoot, a PhD scientist and peer reviewed by industry experts and AI4K12, ensuring accurate and reliable content.Parent-Approved: Perfect for parents who want to instill a love for STEM subjects in their children from an early age.Key Features:Two Learning Levels: Designed with two levels of learning: Level 1 for baby basics and Level 2 for toddlers and beyond, catering to different age groups. Neural Networks for Kids is a book that grows with your child.Glossary Included: Contains a glossary in the back to help children and parents understand key terms and concepts.Perfect Gift: Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion for children who are curious about science and technology.-----------Book Details:Title: Neural Networks for KidsSeries: Tinker Toddlers®Author: Dr. DhootPages: 36Format: eBook, Paperback, and HardcoverPublication Date: 2019Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kindergarten and BeyondPicture Book Category: Children's Computer Science, STEM, Coding, and Artificial Intelligence Book Read more

Brief Description✓Recognize S7 hardware and be able to replace modules when they fail.✓To do specific operations, you must use the Step 7 software.✓Understand the basic S7 instruction set and perform minimal software changes.✓When necessary, be able to backup and restore a PLC program.✓When an issue arises, be able to run basic system diagnostics.✓Learn how to communicate from a PLC to Factory IO.✓Make changes to the PLCSIM and Factory IO.To find a system, you must first understand how it operates.Then you'll need to understand the details.HOW DO I GO ABOUT DOING THE FOLLOWING?(Some are straightforward, while others aren't)How can I ensure the electricity is turned on and the PLC is set to the correct mode? (RUN or Program).Look for any signs of a problem (is SF LED ON).Make a connection to the PLC (accessible nodes).Check the PG/PC interface if you have a communication problem.Make a backup of your existing project by creating a new one (just in case I mess up).Open a PLC project and go online.Buffer for Interrogate Diagnostics.Determine whether the problem is caused by hardware or software.If required, switch modules (with spares and without spares).Determine whether the issue is with the PLC or the communications system (PLCSIM).✓Check all settings, such as Node Address, against a template.✓Examine the hardware configuration.✓Download the application and clear your memory.✓Compare the software to the most recent version (Compare function).✓Program to keep an eye on.✓Specific operands and instructions are sought.✓Changing the timer and counter values in real-time.✓Offline and online minor modifications.✓To determine parameter status, check or construct a VAT table.✓If necessary, force a parameter.✓To assist with software diagnostics, call up reference data.✓Project Archive and Retrieval.♥Documentation is displayed (Symbols, Comments).♥Change software addresses and reassign an I/O address (Rewire Function).♥Configuration of Analog Inputs at a Basic Level.♥Printing cross-references, program listings, and other information.♥Using PLCSIM to communicate from an 3D Simulator to a PLC.♥Add pushbuttons, a data display, and alarms to an existing 3D Simulator.There was also some background information provided.The following is to be understood:✓Bits, bytes, words, and double words are examples of number formats.✓Integer, binary, HEX, octal, floating-point✓Data types and parameter types, such as Bool, are examples of data types and parameter types.✓Types that change (local and global)✓How to keep track of various blocks✓Programs ladder✓Contacts, Set, Reset, and Other Basic Instructions✓Counters and Timers✓Scalling✓How to make minor alterations✓Values in a VAT table can be changed.✓Going backwards through a program to see where the power flow stops✓Reset method in general✓Tips for spotting flawsDocumentation for the Course◆Reference Guide for Simatic Manager S7◆SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) ®Equipment for the Course ★PLC S7 300 or 400.★PLCSIM.★Laptop or PC?★Simulator Factory IO. Read more

25 classic games that kids can program in the wildly popular beginning programming language, Scratch, from the MIT Media Lab.25 Scratch Games for Kids introduces kids to the basics of programming with Scratch by teaching them how to program 25 games. This highly visual introduction to the language by best selling author Max Wainewright will have kids coding classic arcade games that use animation and sound, and integrate core programming fundamentals, like loops, variables, and functions. Each game tutorial includes an open-ended exercise for the reader to tackle on their own. Perfect for both beginning and more experience Scratchers, 25 Scratch Games for Kids is a surefire way to jumpstart a lifelong passion for programming. Covers Scratch 3.0 Read more

Fans of Chris Ferrie's Organic Chemistry for Babies, Rocket Science for Babies, and Quantum Physics for Babies will love this introduction to the technology behind Bitcoin for cryptologists of all ages!Help your future genius become the smartest baby in the room! It only takes a small spark to ignite a child's mind.Full of scientific information from notable experts, this is the perfect book to teach complex concepts in a simple, engaging way. Blockchain for Babies is a colorfully simple introduction to the technology behind Bitcoin for cryptologists of all ages. After all, it's never too early to become a scientist!If you're looking for computer science baby books, computers for babies, or baby computers, look no further! Blockchain for Babies offers fun early learning for your little scientist! Read more

A guide for kids who want to learn codingCoding is quickly becoming an essential academic skill, right up there with reading, writing, and arithmetic. This book is an ideal way for young learners ages 8-13 who want more coding knowledge than you can learn in an hour, a day, or a week.Written by a classroom instructor with over a decade of experience teaching technology skills to kids as young as five, this book teaches the steps and logic needed to write code, solve problems, and create fun games and animations using projects based in Scratch and JavaScript. This 2nd Edition is fully updated to no longer require any limited-time software downloads to complete the projects.Learn the unique logic behind writing computer codeUse simple coding tools
ideal for teaching kids and beginnersBuild games and animations
you can show off to friendsAdd motion and interactivity to your projects Whether you’re a kid ready to make fun things using technology or a parent, teacher, or mentor looking to introduce coding in an eager child’s life, this fun book makes getting started with coding fun and easy! Read more

Get ready to code with this easy-to-use book full of projects and tips to get kids programming. Each book in the Ready, Steady Code! series has 4 step-by-step projects with an introduction section (Ready), project preparation section (Steady), and the coding for the project section (Code!). The programming language is introduced with clear simple explanations and illustrations, making concepts such as loops and variables easy to understand. Each book includes information on checking and de-bugging and encourages the reader to use what they have learned to create their own coding projects.In Coding with Scratch, you can can you land on the moon, travel deep under the sea, take a trip to a magical worldor have a game of basketball.The easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions will guide you through coding these fantastic projects. Once you've got the hang of it, there are different challenges you can choose to really test your coding skills and handy troubleshooting hints to help if you need them.With Ready, Steady, Code, you'll soon be ready for the world of coding.Perfect for independent learning or coding clubs, with simple explanations and clear instructions. Includes information on how to stay safe online. Read more

This book series is about a curious axolotl who begins a quest to see if the folktale he’s heard all his life of a wonderful new homeland is true. With a new friend and new enemies, he discovers himself in a place with strange creatures and perilous danger. Follow the axolotl as he comes up with a game plan to free himself from his captors as he grows in strength and courage while helping his friend, an ancient Sniffer, avoid the same fate.Publisher: Dougy Press (Oct 14, 2023)Language: EnglishSoftcover: 72 pages, full color illustrationsISBN-13: 979-8985382051Ages: 7 - 10 yearsGrades: 1 - 4Dimensions: 6 x 0.25 x 9 inchesChapters1. Curiosity2. Forged3. Escape4. Life Out of the Bucket5. The Pitcher6. Anger7. Finally Home8. Axolotl Facts9. Interesting Bactrian Camel Facts10. Foreign Language TranslationsHello readers, my books are currently delivered to your address here by Amazon. Deliveries are expected to be very high quality. If for some reason you receive a book that is not, please submit a request to Amazon about your order. They should provide you with a refund or a new book. I hope that the stories are enjoyed! Thank you and have a nice day! Read more

Games and activities that teach kids ages 10+ to code with PythonLearning to code isn't as hard as it sounds--you just have to get started! Coding for Kids: Python starts kids off right with 50 fun, interactive activities that teach them the basics of the Python programming language. From learning the essential building blocks of programming to creating their very own games, kids will progress through unique lessons packed with helpful examples--and a little silliness!Kids will follow along by starting to code (and debug their code) step by step, seeing the results of their coding in real time. Activities at the end of each chapter help test their new knowledge by combining multiple concepts. For young programmers who really want to show off their creativity, there are extra tricky challenges to tackle after each chapter. All kids need to get started is a computer and this book.This beginner's guide to Python for kids includes: 50 Innovative exercises--Coding concepts come to life with game-based exercises for creating code blocks, drawing pictures using a prewritten module, and more.Easy-to-follow guidance--New coders will be supported by thorough instructions, sample code, and explanations of new programming terms.Engaging visual lessons--Colorful illustrations and screenshots for reference help capture kids' interest and keep lessons clear and simple.Encourage kids to think independently and have fun learning an amazing new skill with this coding book for kids. Read more