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Gr 3–6—Wisely beginning with some historical context for computer coding, each title credits past figures and innovations that have led to present developments. For example, Tim Berners-Lee wanted scientists around the world to be able to share research, so in 1980 he described an idea that led to the first web browser. The titles similarly explain code as a "set of instructions a computer can understand" or as "the many steps of a recipe" that tell a device to do something. Stock photos don't add much to the knowledge base, but color-coding the text boxes and paraphrasing to reinforce vocabulary are helpful aids in comprehending the technical information. While job specializations vary, the importance of reasoning, problem solving, and communication skills is echoed throughout, along with the value of hands-on learning opportunities such as internships and co-ops. Vetted web resources are offered via a link at the end.