{"product_id":"9781119386735","title":"The Official BBC micro:bit User Guide","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Official BBC micro:bit User Guide\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGareth Halfacree\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eComputers \/ Computer Architecture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 October 2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781119386735\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315798044812,"sku":"9781119386735","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781119386735.jpg?v=1780184886","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781119386735","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}