{"product_id":"9781605545455","title":"Robotics for Young Children: STEM Activities and Simple Coding","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroduce young children to the building and programming of robots through playful, developmentally appropriate activities. Many early childhood professionals are unfamiliar with computer science, robotics, and engineering concepts. This user-friendly and accessible book gives teachers great ideas for engaging young children with 100 exciting hands-on computer science and engineering activities. The book can be easily included in a developmentally appropriate curriculum and offers a balance of adult-facilitated and child-centered activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnn Gadzikowski\u003c\/b\u003e has more than twenty-five years of experience as a teacher and director of early childhood programs, and is the Early Childhood Coordinator for Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development and oversees the summer Leapfrog Program. Her book \u003ci\u003eCreating a Beautiful Mess: Ten Essential Play Experiences for a Joyous Childhood\u003c\/i\u003e won gold in the 2015 National Parenting Publications Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Redleaf Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47134158455024,"sku":"9781605545455","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781605545455_p0.jpg?v=1763830658","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781605545455","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}