{"product_id":"the-official-bbc-micro-bit-user-guide-paperback","title":"The Official BBC Micro: Bit User Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGareth Halfacree\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe go-to guide to getting started with the BBC micro: bit and exploring all of its amazing capabilities.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe BBC micro: bit is a pocket-sized electronic development platform built with education in mind. It was developed by the BBC in partnership with major tech companies, communities, and educational organizations to provide kids with a fun, easy, inexpensive way to develop their digital skills. With it, kids (and grownups) can learn basic programming and coding while having fun making virtual pets, developing games, and a whole lot more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by internationally bestselling tech author Gareth Halfacree and endorsed by the Micro: bit Foundation, \u003ci\u003eThe Official BBC micro: bit User Guide\u003c\/i\u003e contains what you need to know to get up and running fast with the BBC micro: bit. Learn everything from taking your first steps with the BBC micro: bit to writing your own programs. You'll also learn how to expand its capabilities with add-ons through easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet up your BBC micro: bit and develop your digital skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWrite code in JavaScript Blocks, JavaScript, and Python\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the BBC micro: bit's built-in sensors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConnect the BBC micro: bit to a Raspberry Pi to extend its capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild your own circuits and create hardware\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Official BBC micro: bit User Guide\u003c\/i\u003e is your go-to source for learning all the secrets of the BBC micro: bit. Whether you're just beginning or have some experience, this book allows you to dive right in and experience everything the BBC micro: bit has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLEARN YOUR WAY AROUND THE BBC micro: bit TO START BUILDING AND CODING TODAY\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith comprehensive coverage and easy-to-follow instructions, \u003ci\u003eThe Official BBC micro: bit User Guide\u003c\/i\u003e contains everything you need to know to start building right away. No coding experience? No problem. You'll begin with basic concepts and learn how the BBC micro: bit works. Simple Python and JavaScript commands demonstrate fundamental coding concepts, while step-by-step instructions walk you through the process using simple, everyday language. More experienced programmers can dive right in to writing their own code and customizing their BBC micro: bit with add-ons. The BBC micro: bit is fully compatible with the Raspberry Pi, opening the door to a whole world of possibilities at your fingertips. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe BBC micro: bit was created by the BBC in partnership with major tech companies, communities, and educational organizations to provide kids with a fun, practical, inexpensive way to learn programming. The board's simplicity and accessibility belie its capabilities, and its broad compatibility makes it an exciting entry point to the world of electronics. Connect the BBC micro: bit to your computer, design your own simple software or download ready-made code, build your own hardware and see where the BBC micro: bit takes you--the digital world is waiting. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned to help beginning programmers of any age have fun while developing valuable skills, \u003ci\u003eThe Official BBC micro: bit User Guide\u003c\/i\u003e contains everything you need to know about this pocket-sized marvel: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how the BBC micro: bit works and what it can do\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaster basic programming concepts in JavaScript Blocks (MakeCode), and Python\u003csup\u003e(R)\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunicate wirelessly between BBC micro: bits\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild your own wearable BBC micro: bit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild circuits and add extensions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrate the BBC micro: bit with the Raspberry Pi\u003csup\u003e(R)\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse provided code recipes to get started right away\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind circuit diagrams, code downloads, and more at the companion website: \u003cb\u003ewww.wiley.com\/go\/bbcmicrobituserguide.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGARETH HALFACREE\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the \u003ci\u003eRaspberry Pi User Guide\u003c\/i\u003e and an expert in educational and embedded computing. A noted technology journalist and long-time tech author, Gareth also has an extensive background in computing education.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 312\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.2 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 16, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761082597664,"sku":"9781119386735","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d9aa1f2360d44d1837c0fadf80f9cd41.webp?v=1780199172","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-official-bbc-micro-bit-user-guide-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}