Computer Science for the Real World

Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of creating citations using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how they can create citations in everyday life. In this book, a narrator creates lyrics for a class song and gives credit to the person who writes the music. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Who Wrote That Song? (ISBN: 9781538367124). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.