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Physical Computing and Makerspaces

AUTHOR Leavitt, Amie Jane
PUBLISHER Rosen Central (07/30/2014)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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The urge to experiment and create has been strong in humankind since time immemorial. So has the need to gather together for the greater good. Makerspaces, where innovators meet to advance technologies through physical computing, answer the call of both these motivating factors. Once a wave of the future, makerspaces are quickly becoming a fixture in the here-and-now. This book lets students discover where to find, and how to make the best use of these creative spaces.
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ISBN-13: 9781477776612
ISBN-10: 1477776613
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 48
Carton Quantity: 0
Product Dimensions: 7.10 x 0.20 x 9.10 inches
Weight: 0.30 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Ikids, Glossary
Country of Origin: US
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Technology & Engineering | Mechanical
Grade Level: 5th Grade - 8th Grade
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Reading Level: 0
Point Value: 0
Guided Reading Level: Grade 7/8
Dewey Decimal: 621
Library of Congress Control Number: 2014004237
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The urge to experiment and create has been strong in humankind since time immemorial. So has the need to gather together for the greater good. Makerspaces, where innovators meet to advance technologies through physical computing, answer the call of both these motivating factors. Once a wave of the future, makerspaces are quickly becoming a fixture in the here-and-now. This book lets students discover where to find, and how to make the best use of these creative spaces.
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Author: Leavitt, Amie Jane
Amie Jane Leavitt is an accomplished author and photographer who loves to travel the globe in search of interesting story ideas and beautiful places to capture in photos. Amie has written nearly 50 books for children. She graduated from Brigham Young University as an education major and has since taught all subjects and grade levels in both private and public schools. She also has contributed to online and print media, and has worked as a consultant, writer, and editor for numerous educational publishing and assessment companies.
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