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Beginner coders often gravitate to the easy-to-use Python language for its versatility and usability. Games, robots, and websites including Google and YouTube run on Python. Developers are constantly collaborating to improve the language and address problem areas. This volume introduces readers to Python, exploring its various applications and the history of its development. Side-by-side comparisons with other languages are also included to show the benefits of Python, while interviews with programmers highlight its many real-world applications.

Computer programming can be intimidating for anyone, particularly a beginner. Making that task a bit easier is Ruby, an open-source programming language that is becoming increasingly popular among middle school and high school students. Readers are introduced to the many facets of Ruby, including the language's history, the basics of operation, and implementation of the system's application framework, Ruby on Rails. Discussions of less than optimal aspects of the system and user concerns ensure that the coverage is well-rounded. The accessible narrative is as easy to understand as Ruby itself.

A thirty-five dollar minicomputer about the size of a credit card, the Raspberry Pi has taken the world of computing by storm. Originally intended for teaching programming in schools, the device's low price, small size, and low power consumption have given it wide appeal. This entertaining, informative book reveals the vision behind the Raspberry Pi and the history of its creation. It describes the computer's hardware and the options it offers in terms of operating systems, software, programming languages, and peripherals. Readers also get a look at the lively Raspberry Pi community of tinkerers and their creative projects making use of the minicomputer.

Determined to teach youthful users of digital devices how to write code, the mysterious programmer Jonathan Gillette wrote an entertaining and informative guide to the programming language Ruby that he made available online for free. He also designed a free application known as Hackety Hack that teaches novice programmers how to master Ruby. This is the intriguing story of an idealistic programmer who demystified the world of programming for young people and then vanished into cyberspace. It is also a useful guide to both Hackety Hack and Ruby, one that introduces readers to some of the basics of computer programming.

Alice is one of several programming environments that use prewritten code to help get beginners started with coding. This animated overview discusses Alice's history and development, why it was created, and how it has made programming fun and easy for novice coders. Readers will learn how to access and start using Alice, its requirements, and its strengths and weaknesses. Examples of the terms and commands give readers an idea of what to expect when using Alice. Examples of projects created using Alice will encourage readers to try it out for themselves.

It has been said that good things come in small packages. Such is the case with Arduino. Using the Arduino programming language, users operate microcontrollers, which are essentially mini-computers that trigger physical systems such as lights and motors. This book introduces readers to one of the most popular programming platforms, taking computing beyond the computer. This narrative covers the particulars of Arduino's hardware and software, its capabilities, pros and cons of the platform, and examples of the creativity its use engenders.

Treatments of Vietnamese history in American schools are usually limited to the Vietnam War. This book explains the reasons members of the Vietnamese community migrated to a country that conducted a great deal of violence against their people. It explains how they survived a hostile labor market when many did not speak the language, and how they built a cultural identity that preserved their heritage while allowing them to assimilate. Readers will discover the history of the descendants of an ancient and prominent civilization on their journey to become one of the pillars of American society. This volume is essential for creating globally aware citizens.

Like other titles in this exciting series, this book uses clear language, text examples, and graphic organizers to help young writers explore several different types of personal writing. Suggested exercises help students find their authors' voice and gather ideas as they decide which type of personal writing is most expressive to them. Traditional writing techniques are offered along with suggestions on how to deconstruct writing and reorganize it by changing the chronology of the story, stretching the moment of climax, or using literary devices to build interest.

Like other volumes in this exciting series, this book uses simple language, text examples, and graphic organizers to help young writers explore several different types of personal writing. Suggested exercises help students find their authors' voice and gather ideas as they decide which type of personal writing is most expressive to them. Traditional writing techniques are offered along with suggestions on how to deconstruct writing and reorganize it by changing the chronology of the story, stretching the moment of climax, or using literary devices to build interest.

This guide to descriptive writing helps students discover their inner voice and then translate their discoveries into an effectively written piece. Students are encouraged to gather and organize their ideas by using a variety of methods and to improve bland writing by using figurative language, adjectives, adverbs, synonyms, and antonyms. Language basics, such as how to improve sentence and paragraph structure; how to make verbs, pronouns, and tenses agree; and how to vary sentence styles are discussed. Finally, students learn how to proofread and edit their work before making a final presentation.

The mythology of Mesoamerica, which encompasses the general region of Central America, is a vast mixture of mythologies from many cultures. Yet even with so many cultures in the mix, each of the mythologies covers the same basic themes, including those about creation and the afterlife. Accompanying the text are brilliant, full-color images to capture the imagination. Supports English language arts content standards requiring students to identify and analyze the characteristics of various literary forms and genres, such as myths.

Rock climbing tends to appeal to those who are interested alternative sports. The sport is often practiced alone, or with a small team, giving climbers a sense of being one with the mountain. This exciting introduction to the world of rock climbing will draw readers in with descriptions of amazing feats of scaling the most challenging peaks. Readers will learn how to develop the physical and mental skills needed to get involved in the sport in a safe and responsible way, the different types of equipment and safety gear, and about some of the sport's most accomplished superstars.

Stunt performers in movies and television use their athletic ability to bring pulse-racing action to the screen. This book introduces readers to the thrilling world of stunt work, revealing how these daring acts are safely carried out for the screen. Readers learn about the technical aspects of the work, such as the equipment performers use, as well as their workout regimens to stay in shape for their physically demanding jobs. Readers also learn about the precautions taken to keep everyone safe on the set. This book will thrill anyone interested in what goes on behind the action scenes.

On April 14, 1912, a "night to remember," the unthinkable occurred: the Titanic, the greatest, most celebrated ship ever built--considered by many to be virtually unsinkable--struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic and disappeared beneath the frigid waves on the fifth day of her maiden voyage. Author Paul Kupperberg draws on the latest research, rarely heard first-person accounts, and a gripping narrative timeline to tell this heartbreaking story of heroism and horror upon the high seas.

On July 25, 2000, the once glittering dream of commercial supersonic travel seemed to come to a fiery end as Air France Concorde Flight 4590 crashed two minutes after takeoff from Charles de Gaulle Airport outside of Paris. The planes that once carried millionaires and moguls were grounded and many people believed they would never fly again. With the help of powerful eyewitness testimony and a minute-by-minute cockpit voice recorder transcript of the flight crew's communication with air traffic control, this is the story of the birth, death, and rebirth of the Concorde.

Elton John's rise to superstardom is a fascinating tale, complete with incredible highs and lows. For more than thirty years, he has remained in the public eye, gaining new fans all the time. This book provides an in-depth look at John's life and career.

This book provides insight into the life of legendary blues singer Billie Holiday, a woman who dealt with incredible hardships in her forty-four years. It discusses how she started as a singer and provides details of her career and her lasting impact on music.

Aretha Franklin is known as the Queen of Soul. From her gospel roots to the top of the pop charts, her career has been nothing short of fantastic. Readers will enjoy learning more about this woman who demands respect!

Vince Lombardi was either loved or hated by everyone who worked with him. Young readers will be interested to learn the story ofthe man for whom the Super Bowl trophy is named. Lombardi's qualities of patience and hard work drove him to become one of football's--and history's--greatest coaches.

Hadrian was the emperor who put an end to Roman expansion and who constructed some of Rome's greatest monuments. His reign marks the farthest limits of Roman expansion, from Britain in the west to Egypt in the east.