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Coding with Grandma|Axel P

Coding with Grandma : A Heartwarming Story About Logic, Problem-Solving, and How a Hidden History of Tech Can Inspire the Next Generation (Ages 5-9)

by Axel P
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Overview

Is coding a secret language, or is it just a very special kind of recipe?

Felix is staring at a screen full of "gibberish," and he's ready to give up. The symbols don't make sense, and the computer just won't do what he wants. He thinks coding is impossible-until Grandma Margaret walks into the room.

Grandma Margaret doesn't just know how to use computers; she used to be one. She tells Felix about a time when people did the long, complicated math by hand to help rockets reach the stars. Through the simple act of baking a cake and playing a game of "Robot Explorer," Grandma teaches Felix that coding isn't magic-it's logic.

In this empowering STEM story, children will learn:

  • Breaking Down Big Problems: Understanding Grandma's "brick by brick" philosophy-how to turn a wall of frustration into a series of small, manageable steps.

  • The Logic of Recipes: Realizing that a computer program is just a set of instructions, much like the steps for baking a perfect vanilla cake.

  • Mastering the "Loop" Learning how to tell a computer to repeat an action until a goal is met, just like walking until you reach a mountain.

  • Persistence and Success: Experiencing the "aha " moment when a "Run" command finally works and the pixelated character reaches the golden castle.

This book is a perfect tool for:

  • STEM/STEAM Education: Introduces core programming concepts like algorithms and loops in a way that is easy for young children to grasp.

  • Inspiring Girls and Boys in Tech: Highlights the historical role of women in mathematics and computing.

  • Intergenerational Bonding: Celebrates the wisdom of grandparents and the shared joy of learning something new together.

  • Building Resilience: Encourages kids to push through frustration and see mistakes as just another part of the "code."

This item is Non-Returnable

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9798250722261
  • ISBN-10: 9798250722261
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publish Date: March 2026
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.07 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.14 pounds
  • Page Count: 26

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