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The American Revolution Up Close!
Showing Events and Processes
by Ava Beasley
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of simulations. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how simulations work in the real world. In this book, readers learn about American Revolution reenactment and how it simulates events from the past. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book Our School Play. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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Tarik's Telescope
Fixing the Problem
by Reggie Harper
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of debugging using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how debugging is used in everyday life. Tarik investigates why his telescope isn't working, and fixes the problem once he finds it. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book What's Wrong with the Microscope? The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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My Class Campaign
Working as a Team
by Emma Carlson Berne
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of collaboration using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how collaboration is used in everyday life. Readers will follow a class as they work together to create a campaign to stop bullying in their school and community. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book The Three Branches of Government. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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Luis Gets Involved
Breaking Down the Problem
by Miriam Phillips
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of problem decomposition using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how problem decomposition is used in everyday life. Luis volunteers for a community campaign and learns how to break down a big project into smaller steps. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Our Local Government. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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Which Sources Should I Use?
Breaking Down the Problem
by Rachael Morlock
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of problem decomposition. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how problem decomposition works in the real world. In this book, readers will learn how to break down their research into different kinds of sources. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book Rafi's Research Paper. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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Fen Fixes Her Circuit
Fixing the Problem
by Sadie Silva
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of debugging using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how debugging is used in everyday life. Readers will follow Fen as she finds and fixes a problem in the circuit she's made. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book What's Wrong with the Circuit? The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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Jada's Summer Project
Organizing Data
by Naomi Wells
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of data organization using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how data organization is used in everyday life. Jada collects and organizes data about the temperature throughout the course of a summer. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book We Study Temperature. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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What Happened to the Ecosystem?
Collecting Data
by Leona Fowler
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of data collection. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how data collection works in the real world. In this book, readers look at data from Yellowstone National Park to learn more about the changing ecosystem there. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book Taylor Tracks Animals. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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What's Wrong with the Circuit?
Fixing the Problem
by Rosie McKee
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of debugging. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how debugging works in the real world. In this book, readers will investigate what's wrong with a circuit and find out how to fix the problem. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book Fen Fixes Her Circuit. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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Ellie's Trip to Ellis Island
Collecting Data
by Tana Hensley
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of data collection using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how data collection is used in everyday life. Ellie collects data on her trip to Ellis Island, which teaches her more about immigration to the United States. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Let's Study Immigration. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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My Body Systems
Working as a Team
by Marisa Pace
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of collaboration using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how collaboration is used in everyday life. Readers will follow a narrator as they learn about how their organs work as a team to keep them healthy. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Teamwork Makes the Body Work! The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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Victor's Volcano
Showing Events and Processes
by Rory McCallum
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of simulations using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how simulations are used in everyday life. Victor builds a model of a volcano to simulate a volcanic eruption. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book How Do Volcanoes Explode? The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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Computer Dos and Dont's
Digital Citizenship
by Rosie McKee
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of digital citizenship. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how digital citizenship works in the real world. In this book, readers learn about digital citizenship and how they can apply it to their computer time. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book Yumi Uses the Internet. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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Finding the Best Conductor
Testing and Checking
by Leonard Clasky
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of testing. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how testing works in the real world. In this book, readers learn how to make a circuit by testing for the best conductor. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book Molly Makes Electricity. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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My Science Flowchart
Following Instructions
by Vanessa Flores
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of algorithms and procedures using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how algorithms and procedures are used in everyday life. Readers will follow a narrator as they break down a scientific concept into an easy flowchart. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Fun With Flowcharts. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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My Dad Develops Software
Careers in Computers
by Rachael Morlock
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into computer science careers using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates computer science careers in everyday life. Readers will follow a narrator as they go to work with their dad, a software engineer. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book What Do Software Engineers Do? The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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We Study Temperature
Organizing Data
by Dalton Blaine
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of data organization. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how data organization works in the real world. In this book, a class studies temperature throughout the course of a winter. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book Jada's Summer Project. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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What's the Water Cycle?
Working in a Loop
by Ava Beasley
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of loops. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how loops work in the real world. In this book, readers learn about the water cycle and how it works as a loop. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book The Rainy Day. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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Web Developers at Work
Careers in Computers
by Corina Jeffries
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand different careers in computers. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and introduce computer science careers in the real world. In this book, readers learn what web developers do as part of their job. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book We Make an App. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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How Do Volcanoes Explode?
Showing Events and Processes
by Seth Matthas
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of simulations. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how simulations work in the real world. In this book, readers will learn how a simulation can teach them about how volcanoes explode. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book Victor's Volcano. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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Malia the Mechanic
Sharing and Reusing
by Rachael Morlock
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of reusing resources and knowledge using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how reusing resources and knowledge can be helpful in everyday life. Malia learns how to reuse and share parts while working on cars with her dad. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Where Does Scrap Metal Go? The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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Luna Studies Population
Analyzing Data
by Vanessa Flores
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of data analysis using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how data analysis is used in everyday life. Luna collects data about population to learn more about her city. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book The Population of Chicago. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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I Study Day and Night
Organizing Data
by Reggie Harper
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of data organization using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how data organization is used in everyday life. Readers will follow the narrator as they collect and organize data about the amount of daytime and nighttime as a season goes by. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Let's Measure Daylight. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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What Is Clean Energy?
Defining the Problem
by Lela Lawson
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science skill of defining the problem. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how people define problems in the real world. In this book, readers will learn how clean energy sources are the answer to helping the environment. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book My Family Goes Green! The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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Our School Play
Showing Events and Processes
by Dale Dixon
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of simulations using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how simulations are used in everyday life. Readers will follow a narrator as they prepare for a school play about the American Revolution. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book The American Revolution Up Close! The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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Where Does Scrap Metal Go?
Sharing and Reusing
by Rachael Morlock
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of reusing resources and knowledge. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how reusing resources and knowledge can be helpful in the real world. In this book, readers learn how people reuse and share scrap metal and parts to make new things. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book Malia the Mechanic. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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The Three Branches of Government
Working as a Team
by Emma Carlson Berne
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of collaboration. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how collaboration works in the real world. In this book, readers learn how the three branches of the U.S. government work together. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book My Class Campaign. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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Food Chains in the Forest
Working in a Loop
by Elizabeth Krajnik
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of loops. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how loops work in the real world. In this book, readers will learn how food chains work as a loop. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book Felicia Studies Food Chains. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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We Build a Drone
Following Instructions
by Leonard Clasky
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of algorithms and procedures. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how algorithms and procedures work in the real world. In this book, readers learn how to use instructions to build their own drone. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book Rae Builds a Robot. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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Let's Measure Daylight
Organizing Data
by Sheri Lang
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of data organization. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how data organization works in the real world. In this book, readers look at and organize data about the amount of daylight that exists daily throughout the course of a year. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book I Measure Day and Night. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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Felicia Studies Food Chains
Working in a Loop
by Elizabeth Krajnik
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of loops using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how loops are used in everyday life. Readers will follow Felicia as she learns about food chains and how they work as a loop. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Food Chains in the Forest. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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Our Local Government
Breaking Down the Problem
by Leona Fowler
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of problem decomposition. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how problem decomposition works in the real world. In this book, readers will learn how local governments break down big problems into smaller ones. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book Luis Gets Involved. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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Fun With Flowcharts
Following Instructions
by Anna McDougal
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of algorithms and procedures. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how algorithms and procedures work in the real world. In this book, readers will learn how flowcharts can be used to teach people how to complete a new or difficult task. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book My Science Flowchart. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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Let's Study Immigration
Collecting Data
by Spencer Toole
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of data collection. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how data collection works in the real world. In this book, students collect data to learn more about immigration in the past and present. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book Ellie's Trip to Ellis Island. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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What's Wrong with the Microscope?
Fixing the Problem
by Sheri Lang
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of debugging. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how debugging works in the real world. In this book, readers will investigate what's wrong with a microscope and learn how to fix it. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book Tarik's Telescope. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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Molly Makes Electricity
Testing and Checking
by Leigh McClure
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of testing using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how testing is used in everyday life. Molly makes a circuit and then tests it to make sure it works. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Finding the Best Conductor. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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The Population of Chicago
Analyzing Data
by Anna McDougal
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of data analysis. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how data analysis works in the real world. In this book, readers look at data about the population of Chicago in order to learn more about the city. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book Luna Studies Population. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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Yumi Uses the Internet
Digital Citizenship
by Sadie Silva
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of digital citizenship using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how digital citizenship is used in everyday life. Yumi learns what digital citizenship means and how she can apply it to her Internet activities. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Computer Dos and Don'ts. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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My Family Goes Green!
Defining the Problem
by Gillian Clifton
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science skill of defining the problem using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how they can define problems in everyday life. Readers will follow a family as they start to incorporate clean energy sources into their household. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book What Is Clean Energy? The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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Our Bill of Rights
Sharing and Reusing
by Mitchell Allen
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of reusing resources and knowledge. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how reusing resources and knowledge can be helpful in the real world. In this book, readers learn about the Bill of Rights and how parts of it can be reused and shared for other purposes. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book My Class Government. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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Teamwork Makes the Body Work!
Working as a Team
by Sommer Conway
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of collaboration. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how collaboration works in the real world. In this book, readers will learn how organs work together to keep our bodies functioning normally. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book My Body Systems. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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My Class Government
Sharing and Reusing
by Roman Ellis
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of reusing resources and knowledge using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how reusing resources and knowledge can be helpful in everyday life. Readers will follow a class as they reuse ideas from the U.S. Constitution to form a class government. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Our Bill of Rights. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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Rafi's Research Paper
Breaking Down the Problem
by Rachael Morlock
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of problem decomposition using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how problem decomposition is used in everyday life. Rafi is writing a history paper and needs to break down his research by finding different sources. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Which Sources Should I Use? The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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Rae Builds a Robot
Following Instructions
by Leigh McClure
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of algorithms and procedures using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how algorithms and procedures are used in everyday life. Rae follows instructions to build her very own robot. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book We Build a Drone. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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What Do Software Engineers Do?
Careers in Computers
by Rachael Morlock
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand different careers in computers. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and introduce computer science careers in the real world. In this book, readers learn what software engineers do on a daily basis. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book My Dad Develops Software. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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Our Assembly Line
Working at the Same Time
by Theresa Morlock
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of parallelization using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how parallelization is used in everyday life. Readers will follow a class as they work at the same time to create something, like an assembly line. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book The Amazing Assembly Line. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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The Great Pest Problem
Defining the Problem
by Rory McCallum
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science skill of defining the problem using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how they can define problems in everyday life. Readers will follow the narrator as they try to find out what is eating their family's crops. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Everglades Invasion! The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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Following the Law
If...Then
by Sloane Gould
Part of the Computer Kids: Powered by Computational Thinking series
Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of conditionals. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how conditionals work in the real world. In this book, readers will learn what laws are and what happens if you break them. This nonfiction title is paired with the fiction title Cristina Studies Laws. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.