TY - BOOK AU - Harris, Patricia TI - Understanding coding by building algorithms T2 - Spotlight on kids can code SN - 9781499428230 AV - 005.1 H23ua c2017 PY - 2017/// CY - New York PB - Rosen Pub Group KW - Computer programming KW - Juvenile literature KW - Algorithms KW - Computer science KW - Mathematics N1 - Includes index N2 - "This detailed guide explores the historical development of algorithms and how they are used as a way of teaching computers to work through problems. Named for Persian mathematician Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, modern algorithms and functions make programming more efficient. Algorithms are simplified for readers using words, flowcharts, and pseudo code to build a beginning understanding of algorithms and how they are used in our modern, computerized world. Young coders and STEM students are sure to strengthen their technical skills with an in-depth and fun exploration of this essential coding topic"--Provided by the publisher ER -