Breaking down problems in computer science /
Linde, Barbara M.,
Breaking down problems in computer science / Barbara M. Linde. - First edition - 32 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm - Essential concepts in computer science .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Tackling hard problems -- Computer science basics -- What is decomposition? -- Why is decomposition important? -- Decompose a sandwich -- Oops! -- Party planning with decomposition -- Programming languages -- Using algorithms -- Create a game app -- More game planning -- Dr. Clarence A. (Skip) Ellis -- Betty Jean Jennings Bartik -- A career in computers.
"In computer science, understanding problems and systems can be difficult and time consuming. In this book, readers will learn about decomposition, a technique used to break down computer problems and systems into parts that are easier to understand and work with. STEM topics from the Next Generation Science Standards are discussed throughout this informative text. Students will be surprised to learn they actually decompose problems in their daily lives without even realizing it." --Amazon.com
Young Adult
Text in English
9781538331316 (library bound) 9781538331323 (pbk.) 9781538331330 (6 pack)
Computer programming--Juvenile literature.
Decomposition (Mathematics)--Juvenile literature.
Computer science--Vocational guidance--Juvenile literature.
QA76.6 / .L546 2019
004 / .L744 2019
Breaking down problems in computer science / Barbara M. Linde. - First edition - 32 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm - Essential concepts in computer science .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Tackling hard problems -- Computer science basics -- What is decomposition? -- Why is decomposition important? -- Decompose a sandwich -- Oops! -- Party planning with decomposition -- Programming languages -- Using algorithms -- Create a game app -- More game planning -- Dr. Clarence A. (Skip) Ellis -- Betty Jean Jennings Bartik -- A career in computers.
"In computer science, understanding problems and systems can be difficult and time consuming. In this book, readers will learn about decomposition, a technique used to break down computer problems and systems into parts that are easier to understand and work with. STEM topics from the Next Generation Science Standards are discussed throughout this informative text. Students will be surprised to learn they actually decompose problems in their daily lives without even realizing it." --Amazon.com
Young Adult
Text in English
9781538331316 (library bound) 9781538331323 (pbk.) 9781538331330 (6 pack)
Computer programming--Juvenile literature.
Decomposition (Mathematics)--Juvenile literature.
Computer science--Vocational guidance--Juvenile literature.
QA76.6 / .L546 2019
004 / .L744 2019