{"product_id":"microbit-for-mad-scientists-isbn-9781593279745","title":"Micro:bit for Mad Scientists","description":"\u003cb\u003eBuild your own secret laboratory with 30 coding and electronic projects!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe BBC micro:bit is a tiny, cheap, yet surprisingly powerful computer that you can use to build cool things and experiment with code. The 30 simple projects and experiments in this book will show you how to use the micro:bit to build a secret science lab complete with robots, door alarms, lie detectors, and more--as you learn basic coding and electronics skills.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere are just some of the projects you'll build:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eA \"light guitar\" you can play just by moving your fingers\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA working lie detector\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA self-watering plant care system\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA two-wheeled robot\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA talking robotic head with moving eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA door alarm made with magnets\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn to code like a Mad Scientist!\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: \u003c\/b\u003eGetting Started\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2:\u003c\/b\u003e Super Sonic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3:\u003c\/b\u003e Luminous Light\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: \u003c\/b\u003eMagical Magnetism\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: \u003c\/b\u003eAmazing Acceleration\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: \u003c\/b\u003eMad Movement\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: \u003c\/b\u003eTime Travel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8:\u003c\/b\u003e Mad Scientist Mind Games\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9:\u003c\/b\u003e Environmental Madness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10:\u003c\/b\u003e Radio Activity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix: \u003c\/b\u003eGet the Parts“Packed with projects and experiments for young, mad scientists . . . an excellent resource to take curious kids on a journey into physical computing.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Andrew Gregory, HackSpace\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Simon Monk has been teaching folks how to learn to code and make for many years, so he knows exactly the kinds of projects that any beginner can make, and all the trouble spots to avoid. . . . It’s a STEAM adventure for students of all backgrounds!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Limor Fried, Adafruit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fun for all Ages. Great book with very fun experiments. . . . Colorful pictures and instructions will help you create many interesting projects and the rest is up to your imagination.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Marco, Amazon reviewer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eSimon Monk\u003c\/b\u003e is a full-time author and maker, mostly writing about electronics for makers. Some of his better-known books include \u003ci\u003eProgramming Arduino: Getting Started with Sketches\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRaspberry Pi Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHacking ­Electronics\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the co-author of \u003ci\u003ePractical Electronics for Inventors\u003c\/i\u003e and wrote \u003ci\u003eMinecraft Mastery\u003c\/i\u003e with his son, Matthew Monk.","brand":"No Starch Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304468140261,"sku":"NP9781593279745","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781593279745.jpg?v=1767732638","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/microbit-for-mad-scientists-isbn-9781593279745","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}