LibGuides: Maker Kits : Botley the Coding Robot

Botley the Coding Robot Maker Kit

Botley helps your child learn STEM skills while playing and having fun. He teaches kids to code with screen-free play. Help Botley score a goal. Flip the switch to black-line follow mode and set up a path for Botley to travel. Use the included tiles, or draw your own line. Recommended age 5+

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Other Resources

Hello Ruby: Adventures in Coding by Linda Liukas
Call Number: JUV QA76.6 .L5785 2015
ISBN: 9781250065001
Publication Date: 2015-10-06
Meet Ruby--a small girl with a huge imagination. In Ruby's world, anything is possible if you set your mind to it. As Ruby embarks on her adventure, kids will be introduced through storytelling to the basic concepts of coding. With activities included in every chapter, future kid coders will be thrilled to put their own imaginations to work.
My First Coding Book by Kiki Prottsman
Call Number: JUV QA76.6 .P765 2017
ISBN: 9781465459732
Publication Date: 2017-07-04
Presents computer coding concepts on board pages that feature flaps, pull tabs, silders, and wheels, asking readers to build a robot, escape from a jungle, and hunt for bugs.
Coding with Blockly by Amber Lovett
Call Number: JUV QA76.52 .L68 2017
ISBN: 9781634721851
Publication Date: 2017-01-01
Blockly is a fun, graphical programming language designed to get kids interested in creating their own computer programs. Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will [learn] the art of innovation. Large, colorful images show students how to complete activities. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.