{"product_id":"how-to-talk-to-your-computer-9780062490865","title":"How to Talk to Your Computer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead and find out about the basics of computer language in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave you ever wondered how to get a computer to do something? First you need to speak in a way it can understand! Read and find out all about how to talk to your computer in this updated edition with new illustrations and simple engaging text that introduces conditions, loops, and functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow to Talk to Your Computer\u003c\/em\u003e comes packed with visual aids like charts, sidebars, an infographic, and a computer-less coding activity. This updated 2019 edition was vetted by Dr. Justin Solomon, Assistant Professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It's a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003ehands-on and visualacclaimed and trustedgreat for classrooms\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop 10 reasons to love LRFOs: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003eEntertain and educate at the same timeHave appealing, child-centered topicsDevelopmentally appropriate for emerging readersFocused; answering questions instead of using survey approachEmploy engaging picture book quality illustrationsUse simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skillsFeature hands-on activities to engage young scientistsMeet national science education standardsWritten\/illustrated by award-winning authors\/illustrators \u0026amp; vetted by an expert in the fieldOver 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interests\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBooks in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science\/Subaru Science Books \u0026amp; Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSimon, Seymour:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eSeymour Simon has been called \"the dean of the [children's science book] field\" by the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e. He has written more than 300 books for young readers and has received the American Association for the Advancement of Science\/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children's science literature, the Science Books \u0026amp; Films Key Award for Excellence in Science Books, the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people, and the Educational Paperback Association Jeremiah Ludington Award. He and his wife, Liz, live in Columbia County in Upstate New York. You can visit him online at www.seymoursimon.com, where students can post on the \"Seymour Science Blog\" and educators can download a free four-page teacher guide to accompany this book, putting it in context with Common Core objectives. Join the growing legion of @seymoursimon fans on Twitter!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLowery, Mike:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eMike Lowery has illustrated numerous children's books, including the Ken Jennings' Junior Genius Guides series and \u003cem\u003eWhat Can a Crane Pick Up?\u003c\/em\u003e by Rebecca Kai Dotlich. A professor of illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design, he lives in Atlanta, Georgia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50459911225618,"sku":"9780062490865","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b329a83e-0b1b-4de8-85d8-1a211a33bd60.jpg?v=1730014504","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/how-to-talk-to-your-computer-9780062490865","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}