{"product_id":"the-official-bbc-micro-bit-user-guide-9781119386735","title":"The Official BBC Micro: Bit User Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe go-to guide to getting started with the BBC micro: bit and exploring all of its amazing capabilities.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe BBC micro: bit is a pocket-sized electronic development platform built with education in mind. It was developed by the BBC in partnership with major tech companies, communities, and educational organizations to provide kids with a fun, easy, inexpensive way to develop their digital skills. With it, kids (and grownups) can learn basic programming and coding while having fun making virtual pets, developing games, and a whole lot more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by internationally bestselling tech author Gareth Halfacree and endorsed by the Micro: bit Foundation, \u003ci\u003eThe Official BBC micro: bit User Guide\u003c\/i\u003e contains what you need to know to get up and running fast with the BBC micro: bit. Learn everything from taking your first steps with the BBC micro: bit to writing your own programs. You'll also learn how to expand its capabilities with add-ons through easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet up your BBC micro: bit and develop your digital skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWrite code in JavaScript Blocks, JavaScript, and Python\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the BBC micro: bit's built-in sensors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConnect the BBC micro: bit to a Raspberry Pi to extend its capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild your own circuits and create hardware\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Official BBC micro: bit User Guide\u003c\/i\u003e is your go-to source for learning all the secrets of the BBC micro: bit. Whether you're just beginning or have some experience, this book allows you to dive right in and experience everything the BBC micro: bit has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGARETH HALFACREE\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the \u003ci\u003eRaspberry Pi User Guide\u003c\/i\u003e and an expert in educational and embedded computing. A noted technology journalist and long-time tech author, Gareth also has an extensive background in computing education.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50504281882898,"sku":"9781119386735","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_aff073c6-24fa-4fe5-b939-e6199af18a96.jpg?v=1730815053","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-official-bbc-micro-bit-user-guide-9781119386735","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}