This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Project
As computer science continues to shape the world around us, from smartphones to self-driving cars, the need for accessible educational resources in our classrooms has never been greater. Despite the ubiquity of technology, many students find traditional coding materials uninspiring. To bridge this gap, we aim to create a captivating library filled with graphic novels and fiction books centered on coding and computer science themes.
These novels and how-to books are more than just reading material; they are gateways to understanding and imagination.
By integrating literature that combines storytelling with computer science, we can offer our students a unique approach to learning coding principles. Engaging with characters and plots that intertwine with technical challenges will make abstract concepts tangible and exciting.
Our planned library will include a variety of carefully selected graphic novels and how-to books that are not only educational but also fun. Titles like "Secret Coders" by Gene Luen Yang, which merges classic storytelling with logical puzzles, and "Girls Who Code" by Reshma Saujani, which inspires with real-world coding applications, are perfect examples. These books will help students visualize coding scenarios and enhance their problem-solving skills, all while promoting inclusivity and diversity.
In addition, having these resources readily available in the classroom provides students a valuable 'brain break'—a chance to relax with a book that still contributes to their learning. This approach ensures that even downtime can foster a deeper connection with computer science.
Your support will not only enrich our classroom resources but also empower our students to see themselves as part of the exciting world of coding and technology. Every book you help provide builds a foundation for a future innovator.
The Invent to Learn Guide to the micro:bit (Invent to Learn Guides)
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$29.95
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$29.95
Coding for Kids in Scratch 3: The Complete Guide to Creating Art, Artificial Intelligence, and Computer Games for Beginners
• Amazon Business
$27.00
1
$27.00
3Doodler "What Will You Create? Project Book
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$19.99
1
$19.99
The Manga Guide to Databases
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$19.47
1
$19.47
Micro:bit for Mad Scientists: 30 Clever Coding and Electronics Projects for Kids
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$19.45
1
$19.45
Coding for Absolute Beginners and Cybersecurity: 5 BOOKS IN 1 THE PROGRAMMING BIBLE: Learn Well the Fundamental Functions of Python, Java, C++ and How to Protect Your Data from Hacker Attacks
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$18.94
1
$18.94
JavaScript Coding for Teens: A Beginner's Guide to Developing Websites and Games
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$16.99
1
$16.99
Coding for Kids: Python: Learn to Code with 50 Awesome Games and Activities
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$15.52
1
$15.52
Women in Engineering (Science Wide Open)
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$13.95
1
$13.95
Coding Projects in Python (DK Help Your Kids)
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$13.94
1
$13.94
Team BFF: Race to the Finish! #2 (Girls Who Code)
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$13.83
1
$13.83
Coding for Beginners: Python: A Step-by-Step Guide to Learning Python Programing with Game and App Development Projects (Learn to Code)
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$12.99
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$12.99
A Programming Project: Learning to Code With Google Sheets & Docs
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$12.00
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$12.00
Coding Projects in Scratch: A Step-by-Step Visual Guide to Coding Your Own Animations, Games, Simulations, a (DK Help Your Kids)
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$11.99
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$11.99
Learn Python in One Day and Learn It Well (2nd Edition): Python for Beginners with Hands-on Project. The only book you need to start coding in Python ... (Learn Coding Fast with Hands-On Project)
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$11.92
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$11.92
Coding Games in Scratch: A Step-by-Step Visual Guide to Building Your Own Computer Games (DK Help Your Kids)
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$11.19
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$11.19
Lights, Music, Code! #3 (Girls Who Code)
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$10.99
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$10.99
Minecraft for Beginners
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$10.93
1
$10.93
Girls Who Code: Learn to Code and Change the World
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$9.99
1
$9.99
The STEAM Chasers: We Made That
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$9.24
1
$9.24
Tek: The Modern Cave Boy
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$8.79
1
$8.79
Materials cost
$360.15
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$21.61
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.40
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$417.16
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$73.62
Total project goal
$490.78
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$490.78
1 Donor
-$2.00
Donations toward project cost
-$2.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$0.00
A family that cares about education in P.G. County match offer
-$2.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$1.70
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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