
Akeem's airplane
Ava Beasley · 2017
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About the book
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. Readers will follow Akeem as he learns how to make a paper airplane one step at a time. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title We Study Wind (ISBN: 9781538352281). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities. Akeem wants to make a paper airplane to win his school's contest.
Book details
- Year
- 2017
- Language
- English
- Series
- Computer science for the real world
- Publisher
- Rosen Classroom
- Editions
- 3
- Pages
- 16
- ISBN
- 9781538352045
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