Books by Ben Forta

"This is the book I needed that I did not know I needed. Having taught myself Python and having taught students, there are still some gaps in my knowledge that Captain Code quickly filled. The overall design of the book is wonderful and easy to read. All of the questions I have normally had when it comes to Python are answered on the pages. The code is cleanly written and the ability to scan a QR code so you can copy the code digitally is a major time-saver. What is most evident about this book is that it has been written by people that have worked with students. Too often books are written for students by people who have never taught and it never translates well on the pages. Captain Code is accessible for students and teachers and I think it is a must have for any classroom that is exploring Python. I know I will keep one at home for me and a few more in the classroom."Nicholas ProvenzanoTheNerdyTeacher@TheNerdyTeacherAuthor - Your Starter Guide to Makerspaces, The Maker Mentality, and Beyond the Poster BoardMACUL OutstandingTechnology Using Teacher of the YearISTE Outstanding Teacher of the YearCaptain Code is a welcoming, engaging, and fun introduction to becoming a coder, designed for young students (ages 10-17) and the young-at-heart. Experienced educators and coders Ben & Shmuel Forta guide students using Python, one of the most popular programming languages in the world. Students will learn by creating gamesfrom simple projects, to retro text-based adventures, to complete graphical arcade style games. Captain Code is 400 glossy color pages of goodness packed with welcoming images, useful tips and tidbits, and engaging, readable text that focuses on doing while having fun. All code listings are in full-color and QR codes link to bonus content, downloads, challenge solutions, and more.Captain Code makes coding exciting and rewarding, as it prepares a new generation to take their next steps forwardin education, careers, or both.

Empower Students to Tell Their Stories with Adobe Spark!Adobe Spark is a fun, free content-creation tool that anyone can use. Easily accessible on web browsers, Chromebooks, and mobile devices, Adobe Spark’s intuitive and easy-to-use design makes it the perfect tool for learners of all ages to create . . . Video book reportsModern, responsive webpage “papers”Video journalsScience posters and videosWeb newsletters . . . and so much more! In the hands of creative educators, Adobe Spark provides students with a fun way to embrace critical communication and creativity skills. But what if you don’t consider yourself a “creative educator” or just aren’t sure where to start? That’s where 40 Ways to Inject Creativity into Your Classroom with Adobe Spark comes to the rescue! Experienced educators Ben Forta and Monica Burns offer step-by-step guidance on how to incorporate this powerful tool into your classroom in ways that are meaningful and relevant. They present 40 fun and practical lesson plans suitable for a variety of ages and subjects as well as 15 graphic organizers to get you started. With the tips, suggestions, and encouragement in this book, you’ll find everything you need to inject creativity into your classroom using Adobe Spark.

Sams Teach Yourself SQL in 10 Minutes offers straightforward, practical answers when you need fast results.By working through the book's 22 lessons of 10 minutes or less, students will learn what they need to know to take advantage of the SQL language.Lessons cover IBM DB2, Microsoft SQL Server and SQL Server Express, MariaDB, MySQL, Oracle and Oracle express, PostgreSQL, and SQLite.Full-color code examples help you understand how SQL statements are structuredTips point out shortcuts and solutionsCautions help you avoid common pitfallsNotes explain additional concepts, and provide additional information10 minutes is all students need to learn how to... Use the major SQL statements Construct complex SQL statements using multiple clauses and operators Retrieve, sort, and format database contents Pinpoint the data you need using a variety of filtering techniques Use aggregate functions to summarize data Join two or more related tables Insert, update, and delete data Create and alter database tables Work with views, stored procedures, and more