{"product_id":"the-computer-science-activity-book-isbn-9781593279103","title":"The Computer Science Activity Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eA hands-on introduction to computer science concepts for non-technical readers. Activities include word searches, mazes, \"Find the Bug!\" hunts, matching games, \"Color by Boolean\" (a twist on the classic Paint by Numbers), and more.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Computer Science Activity Book\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect companion for curious youngsters -- or grown-ups who think they'll never understand some of the basics of how computers work. Work through this brief, coloring book-like collection of fun and innovative hands-on exercises and learn some basic programming concepts and computer terminology that form the foundation of a STEM education. You'll learn a bit about historical figures like Charles Babbage, Ada Lovelace, Grace Hopper, and Alan Turing; how computers store data and run programs; and how the parts of a computer work together (like the hard drive, RAM, and CPU). Draw a garden of flowers using loops, create creatures with conditional statements, and just have a bit of fun.\u003cb\u003eChristine Liu\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eTera Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristine Liu is currently a Neuroscience Ph.D. student at UC Berkeley.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTera Johnson currently works at EcoAdapt, an environmental non-profit providing support for climate change adaptation.","brand":"No Starch Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300758573285,"sku":"NP9781593279103","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781593279103.jpg?v=1767738808","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-computer-science-activity-book-isbn-9781593279103","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}