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The Computer Science Activity Book

New book uses pen and paper to explore the world of coding

 

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San Francisco, CA (December 13, 2018)�No Starch Press is excited to announce the release of The Computer Science Activity Book ($8.95, 32 pp.). This coloring book-like collection gives aspiring programmers a taste of computer science through a collection of hands-on activities that are perfect for a rainy day, student work in the classroom, after-school computer clubs, or similar groups that teach computer skills.

As readers work through this simple beginners� book, they  encounter charming, hand-drawn illustrations, vocabulary exercises, and fun puzzles that introduce a range of computer science terms and some of the historical figures behind the development of computers.

 Activities include:

  • A crossword puzzle that lets readers learn the definitions of data types
  • A word search that challenges readers to find key programming terms
  • Fill-in the blank exercises that teach basic concepts such as the parts that make up a computer and what would go in cloud storage
  • A word scramble to decode a cipher message and learn facts about the World War II era computer called the enigma machine

 The Computer Science Activity Book is sure to give curious beginners a simple introduction to some basic computer science concepts that form the foundation of a STEAM education and inspire readers to take the next step into the world of computer science.

 

For a review copy or color spreads of The Computer Science Activity Book or to schedule an interview with the authors, contact Katie Haemmerle at No Starch Press.

 

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Author Bio

Christine Liu and Tera Johnson are the co-founders of the art collective, Two Photon Art. Together, they have created several zines and continue to explore the medium as a way to inform a general audience about science.

Christine Liu is currently a Neuroscience Ph.D. student at UC Berkeley.

Tera Johnson currently works at EcoAdapt, an environmental non-profit providing support for climate change adaptation.

 

About No Starch Press

San Francisco�based No Starch Press has published the finest in geek entertainment since 1994�bestsellers like Python Crash Course, Python for Kids, The Linux Command Line, How Linux Works, and Hacking: The Art of Exploitation. Our titles have personality and attitude, our authors are passionate about their subjects, and our editorial team puts every book through a rigorous process of developmental editing, tech review, design, and production.