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48 pp.
| Quarto/QEB
| December, 2017
|
TradeISBN 978-1-68297-206-9$16.95
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Duncan Beedie.
With memory techniques by Tracy Packiam Alloway, PhD. In each two-spread sequence, friendly cartoon figure Explorer Ben gathers ten items that he needs for a (paper-thin) adventure, then loses an increasing number of them in a mildly comical way. The book's purpose revolves around the serviceable included "Memory Tips," which help readers identify the items that Ben has lost and build new memorization skills. Tips for parents and a memory quiz are appended.
(3)
4-6
Illustrated by
Duncan Beedie.
Digitally rendered cartoon characters walk readers through six related "missions" explaining how to use and integrate HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. With clear, neatly laid out instructions in well-organized sections, this in-depth manual teaches broadly applicable skills. A "Your Coding Future" spread directs readers to online resources and invites them to join Young Rewired State, "a worldwide community of digital makers age eighteen and under." Ind.