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A Coder Like Me
Curious Sam has lots of questions. What is an algorithm? Could a robot be instructed to walk a dog? What is artificial intelligence? A day spent with Auntie Jo turns into a fascinating lesson in coding for Sam! They discover that the world is full of clever computers, find out about the language they "speak" and the brilliant coders who have helped us to understand it. Maybe Sam can try out some awesome coding projects and become a coder too?
With pages encouraging kids to try out coding for themselves and opening their minds to the fun things that can be created using computer code, this brilliant picture book written by engineer and TV presenter Dr Shini Somara unlocks a love of coding and computing and celebrates women in STEM.
With pages encouraging kids to try out coding for themselves and opening their minds to the fun things that can be created using computer code, this brilliant picture book written by engineer and TV presenter Dr Shini Somara unlocks a love of coding and computing and celebrates women in STEM.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2021
6 people want to read
About the author
Shini Somara
8 books4 followersDr. Shini Somara was awarded a Doctorate in Engineering in 2004 for her development of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), a digital simulation tool used by mechanical engineers to visualise how gases and liquids flow.
By predicting the behaviour of air around aircraft wings, Formula1 cars and buildings, (for example), CFD can help engineers optimise engineering design.
Shini specialised in fluid dynamics within "enclosed spaces" - which has been a focal point during the pandemic, where CFD was useful in understanding how air particles transport COVID19 in buildings.
Dr. Somara’s expertise in fluid dynamics has led her to speak at academic conferences on the ‘built environment’. She continues to speak and moderate panel discussions with experts, across a broad range of science and technology events.
Her passion, knowledge and fascination for innovation has led to multiple TV appearances as an engineering expert on Sky, Discovery, The Science Channel, UKTV, Yesterday Channels.
Since 2012, Dr. Somara has fronted several innovation television series, including The Health Show on BBC World News, TechKnow on Al Jazeera, Tomorrow’s Food on BBC1 and Razor on CGTN Europe.
The main objective of Shini's work today as a producer and broadcaster is to translate complex science and technology into engaging, accessible and informative content. Shini now broadcasts across all areas of science (including climate change, sustainability, health, food and energy) to popularises and democratise STEM. She wants to see more equality, diversity and inclusion in STEM - something she did not experience herself whilst studying and working in engineering. Her most impactful work to date includes:
Hosting Crash Course Physics - a x50 episode YouTube series, hosted by Shini on Advanced Placement Level Physics
(approx. 50 million views across entire series) - PBS Digital Studios.
Hosting Crash Course Engineering - x45 episode YouTube series hosted by Shini, on the various aspects of engineering.
(approx. 8 million views across entire series) - PBS Digital Studios.
Authoring children's books. Shini has published 6 books to date. Her seventh book will be published in Spring 2023. Shini also writes a regular article for E&T Magazine for the Institute of Engineering and Technology, about diversity and inclusion in engineering.
By predicting the behaviour of air around aircraft wings, Formula1 cars and buildings, (for example), CFD can help engineers optimise engineering design.
Shini specialised in fluid dynamics within "enclosed spaces" - which has been a focal point during the pandemic, where CFD was useful in understanding how air particles transport COVID19 in buildings.
Dr. Somara’s expertise in fluid dynamics has led her to speak at academic conferences on the ‘built environment’. She continues to speak and moderate panel discussions with experts, across a broad range of science and technology events.
Her passion, knowledge and fascination for innovation has led to multiple TV appearances as an engineering expert on Sky, Discovery, The Science Channel, UKTV, Yesterday Channels.
Since 2012, Dr. Somara has fronted several innovation television series, including The Health Show on BBC World News, TechKnow on Al Jazeera, Tomorrow’s Food on BBC1 and Razor on CGTN Europe.
The main objective of Shini's work today as a producer and broadcaster is to translate complex science and technology into engaging, accessible and informative content. Shini now broadcasts across all areas of science (including climate change, sustainability, health, food and energy) to popularises and democratise STEM. She wants to see more equality, diversity and inclusion in STEM - something she did not experience herself whilst studying and working in engineering. Her most impactful work to date includes:
Hosting Crash Course Physics - a x50 episode YouTube series, hosted by Shini on Advanced Placement Level Physics
(approx. 50 million views across entire series) - PBS Digital Studios.
Hosting Crash Course Engineering - x45 episode YouTube series hosted by Shini, on the various aspects of engineering.
(approx. 8 million views across entire series) - PBS Digital Studios.
Authoring children's books. Shini has published 6 books to date. Her seventh book will be published in Spring 2023. Shini also writes a regular article for E&T Magazine for the Institute of Engineering and Technology, about diversity and inclusion in engineering.
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February 8, 2024
Saat membaca buku-buku dalam series ini, saya menyadari bahwa selain menjelaskan profesi STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematic), karakter dalam keempat buku ini adalah perempuan. Betapa menyenangkannya memperolah bacaan untuk anak yang menunjukkan bahwa perempuan bisa berprofesi di STEAM. Apalagi yang satu ini dengan profesi seorang Coder, hal yang akhir-akhir ini mulai diperkenalkan sebagai profesi yang menjanjikan.
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January 5, 2023
My son (5) enjoyed this book. It's a very similar format to An Engineer Like Me, which he also enjoyed. There is a bit about the history of computers, a clever introduction to basic coding, using a walk to the post office as the sequence to be coded, and even some problem solving. There's information about careers involving coding, touching on robotics and AI. The illustrations are clear, colourful and engaging. I think this is another book that my son will be going back to time and again for information.
August 21, 2021
Itse pidän tästä kirjasarjasta aivan mielettömän paljon - tämä kertoo konkreettisesti lapsille, että jokainen voi opetella tällaiset asiat. Koodariksi voi tulla kuka vain, kuka kiinnostuu alasta ja opiskelee tarvittavat asiat!
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Nadja Sarellin kuvitus kruunaa kokonaisuuden.
April 23, 2022
Tämä sarja on todella, todella hienosti toteutettu ja tärkeä. Näitä vaan lisää.
March 1, 2023
Review menyusul⭐
March 23, 2025
Aku baru tahu kalau pemimpin tim programmer yang merancang program untuk pendaratan Apollo di bulan itu ternyata perempuan!
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