Our Assembly Line: Working at the Same Time

By Simone Braxton

Book Overview

Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of parallelization using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how parallelization is used in everyday life. Readers will follow a class as they work at the same time to create something, like an assembly line. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book The Amazing Assembly Line (ISBN: 9781508137528). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1538324210
• ISBN13: 9781538324219
• Release Date: December 2017
• Publisher: PowerKids Press
• Length: 24 Pages
• Age Range: 9 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 5