Algorithms: Solve a Problem!

by Blake Hoena, Saanchez (Contributor), Mark Mallman (Contributor)

Do you have a problem? Maybe you can use an algorithm to fix it! Learn about the codes all around us in Solve a Problem! Sing along as you learn to Code It!

Unknown Binding

Published April 1, 2018

About the author

Blake A. Hoena grew up in central Wisconsin, where, in his youth, he wrote stories about robots conquering the Moon and trolls lumbering around in the woods behind his parents house, and the fact that the trolls were hunting for little boys had nothing to do with Blake’s pesky brothers. Later, he moved to Minnesota to pursue a Masters of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Since graduating, Blake has written more than thirty books for children, including retellings of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and the Perseus and Medusa myth. Most recently, he’s working on a series of graphic novels about two space alien brothers, Eek and Ack, who are determined to conquer our big blue home.

--from the author's website

Reviews

[Merc Sandel · Rating 5 out of 5]

My sister opened an entire world for my children and the unending opportunities of science and algorithms! We are forever celebrating science and loved this great read introducing kids to coding and sciences involved!

[Barbara · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book provides a simplified explanation of what algorithms are and how they help us in our daily lives. Readers may be interested in learning how they help in coding and problem solving, but this book only provides very brief information to introduce the topic. It is cool that the author links this concept to following a recipe, play a game, or even get a robot to move. Bright illustrations complement the simple, repetitive text, and readers may enjoy singing the lyrics that are provided in the book, along with the accompanying CD.