Computer science is the backdrop of the twenty-first century, commercially, artistically, and personally. Even to someone not interested in a digital career, the skills taught by computational thinking and coding are invaluable in the modern world, and the best way to learn code is by creating it. By completing the unique, stimulating activities offered in this set, readers will work their way up from the basics of some of the world’s most popular and useful programming languages and software suites. Features include: Expertly crafted activities make complex computer science topics accessible and fun to learn. Career connections chapters give readers real-world applications of foundational learning. Readers learn coding for a variety of areas including building websites, apps, databases, robots, and writing stories.