Micro:bit for Mad Scientists : 30 Clever Coding and Electronics Projects for Kids by Simon Monk (2019, Trade Paperback)

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Explore the world of Micro:Bit for Mad Scientists with this book! Written in English and published by No Starch Press, Incorporated, the book covers a range of topics such as programming languages, hardware, electronics, and programming languages.

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PublisherNo Starch Press, Incorporated
ISBN-101593279744
ISBN-139781593279745
eBay Product ID (ePID)18038383275

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Number of Pages280 Pages
Publication NameMicro:Bit for Mad Scientists : 30 Clever Coding and Electronics Projects for Kids
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2019
SubjectComputers & Technology, Hardware / General, Electronics / General, Programming Languages / Javascript, Programming Languages / Python
TypeTextbook
AuthorSimon Monk
Subject AreaComputers, Technology & Engineering, Education
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight22.2 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width7 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2019-015785
Reviews"Simon Monk has been teaching folks how to learn to code and make for many years, so he knows exactly the kinds of projects that any beginner can make, and all the trouble spots to avoid. In this lovely illustrated book you will learn different ways of using the all-in-one micro:bit with sensors, lights, even little robots... It's a STEAM adventure for students of all backgrounds!" -- Limor Fried, Adafruit, "Packed with projects and experiments for young, mad scientists . . . an excellent resource to take curious kids on a journey into physical computing." --Andrew Gregory, HackSpace "Simon Monk has been teaching folks how to learn to code and make for many years, so he knows exactly the kinds of projects that any beginner can make, and all the trouble spots to avoid. . . . It's a STEAM adventure for students of all backgrounds!" --Limor Fried, Adafruit "Fun for all Ages. Great book with very fun experiments. . . . Colorful pictures and instructions will help you create many interesting projects and the rest is up to your imagination." --Marco, Amazon reviewer
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromFifth Grade
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal004.16
Table Of ContentIntroduction Chapter 1: Getting Started Chapter 2: Super Sonic Chapter 3: Luminous Light Chapter 4: Magical Magnetism Chapter 5: Amazing Acceleration Chapter 6: Mad Movement Chapter 7: Time Travel Chapter 8: Mad Scientist Mind Games Chapter 9: Environmental Madness Chapter 10: Radio Activity Appendix: Get the Parts
Synopsis28 mad scientist themed projects and experiments to teach STEM topics and coding with the BBC micro:bit., The BBC micro:bit is a tiny electronics board developed to teach kids and beginners about coding and hardware. This book will show you how to code in MicroPython and JavaScript Blocks, simplified versions of the popular Python and JavaScript programming languages, through building some dastardly and eccentric electronics projects with the micro:bit., Build your own secret laboratory with 30 coding and electronic projects! The BBC micro: bit is a tiny, cheap, yet surprisingly powerful computer that you can use to build cool things and experiment with code. The 30 simple projects and experiments in this book will show you how to use the micro: bit to build a secret science lab complete with robots, door alarms, lie detectors, and more--as you learn basic coding and electronics skills. Here are just some of the projects you'll build: A "light guitar" you can play just by moving your fingers A working lie detector A self-watering plant care system A two-wheeled robot A talking robotic head with moving eyes A door alarm made with magnets Learn to code like a Mad Scientist!, Build your own secret laboratory with 30 coding and electronic projects The BBC micro: bit is a tiny, cheap, yet surprisingly powerful computer that you can use to build cool things and experiment with code. The 30 simple projects and experiments in this book will show you how to use the micro: bit to build a secret science lab complete with robots, door alarms, lie detectors, and more--as you learn basic coding and electronics skills. Here are just some of the projects you'll build: - A "light guitar" you can play just by moving your fingers - A working lie detector - A self-watering plant care system - A two-wheeled robot - A talking robotic head with moving eyes - A door alarm made with magnets Learn to code like a Mad Scientist
LC Classification NumberQA76.8.M47M66 2019

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