{"product_id":"micro-bit-in-wonderland-coding-craft-with-the-bbc-micro-bit","title":"micro:bit in Wonderland - Coding \u0026 Craft with the BBC micro:bit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Why,” said the Dodo, “the best way to explain it is to do it.”\u003c\/i\u003e Come down the rabbit hole and modernise the White Rabbit’s pocket watch, program the Lobster Quadrille dance, create an anger monitor for the Queen of Hearts and lots more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003emicro:bit in Wonderland\u003c\/i\u003e is a project book for the BBC micro:bit inspired by the classic story of a little girl named Alice. Her journey in \u003ci\u003eAlice's Adventures in Wonderland\u003c\/i\u003e by Lewis Carroll, provide a perfect backdrop to learn coding and craft skills through project-based learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate 12 interactive projects, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic story \u003ci\u003eAlice’s Adventures in Wonderland\u003c\/i\u003e, and learn how to program the BBC micro:bit mini computer using block-based coding. Gradually build modern skills as you learn about wearables, electronic games, e-textiles, electronics circuits, digital music, animation and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe projects are suitable for beginners aged 9 and over (including teens and adults). Younger children will require adult assistance, whereas older learners can work more independently using the easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions with colour illustrations and photographs. Additional instructions, templates and bonus content are available to make things easy for parents and teachers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hands-on projects use simple, inexpensive electronics and everyday household and craft materials. The book provides a playful introduction for families new to coding, electronics and the BBC micro:bit. As you make each project you will develop important creative and computational thinking skills to enable you to imagine, design and create your own projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracy Gardner\u003c\/strong\u003e has a PhD in Computer Science and \u003cstrong\u003eElbrie de Kock\u003c\/strong\u003e has an Interior Design degree. They both love making with craft and tech and are advocates for the STEAM and Maker movements which aim to develop skills relevant to modern children. They hope \u003ci\u003emicro:bit in Wonderland\u003c\/i\u003e offers a springboard to develop modern skills, understand the digital world around you and explore technology and electronics in a creative way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Tech Age Kids\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTech Age Kids writes content for parents and educators to help them guide kids towards constructive and creative uses of technology. They believe that modern kids should develop skills in coding, electronics and design so that they can understand the present and make the future. They're advocates of the STEAM, Maker and Digital Making movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the Tech Age Kids website you’ll find approachable \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.techagekids.com\/p\/projects.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eproject ideas\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.techagekids.com\/p\/news.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003enews\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.techagekids.com\/p\/reviews.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ereviews\u003c\/a\u003e of the latest educational and creative kid tech products and advice on \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.techagekids.com\/p\/parenting.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003edigital parenting\u003c\/a\u003e issues.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tech Age Kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21798209388627,"sku":"BK0801","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/products\/MIW_BK1_2nd_Edition_Front_Cover.jpg?v=1554117953","url":"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/en-eu\/products\/micro-bit-in-wonderland-coding-craft-with-the-bbc-micro-bit","provider":"Pimoroni Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}