"In Computer Programmer, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take early fluent readers on an informational interview with a real life programmer. Readers learn about the day-to-day responsibilities and challenges of this career and the things they can do now to prepare for work as a programmer. An infographic illustrates the tools of the trade, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn...

"Don't just buy a new video game, make one! Don't just download the latest app, help design it! Don't just play on your phone. Program it." --President Obama Behind the screen of your phone, tablet, computer, or game console lies a secret language that makes it all work. Computer code has become as integral to our daily lives and reading and writing, even if you didn't know it. Now it's time to plug in and start creating the same technology you're...

Written for passionate gamers hoping to turn their skills into a career immediately, this title prepares students for the realities of this competitive industry. Covering all facets of the gaming industry, including production and sales, it also looks into traditional gaming outside of the multimedia industry. With a particular focus on the practical challenges of breaking into the world of gaming and strategies to help students prepare for working...

Technology and coding are the tools of the future, and this is extremely apparent in the fields of health and wellness. Whether people are finding new ways to save lives or simply giving others new ways to track and manage their own fitness and health goals, technology is playing a huge part in innovations in the health and wellness sector. This comprehensive guide gives readers the tools to make those connections between health and technology and...

Introduces the relevance of coding and shares down-to-earth explanations about coding principles and real-life stories of women programmers who work at such places as Pixar and NASA.