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Breaking down problems in computer science / Barbara M. Linde.

By: Series: Essential concepts in computer sciencePublisher: New York : PowerKids Press, 2019Copyright date: c2019Edition: First editionDescription: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781538331316 (library bound)
  • 9781538331323 (pbk.)
  • 9781538331330 (6 pack)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 004 .L744 2019
LOC classification:
  • QA76.6 .L546 2019
Contents:
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.
Summary: "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
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Print Materials Main Library High School Non-fiction 004 .L744 2019 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) In transit from Main Library to High School Library since 08/12/2022 0123573

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

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Text in English

Comment by Mr Raul Migrino

08/12/2022

I found this book useful to my research.

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