Introduction Introduction to Computer Science: Coding is a one-of-a-kind text that introduces g you to the exciting world of computer coding. It provides a foundation in the concepts of programming using easy-to-learn, free software: Scratch, App Inventor, Alice, and HTML. You will explore, you will experiment, and you will learn. This will open the window to the possibilities that lie ahead of you in the field of computer programming. In addition to learning programming, you will make cross-curricular connections with Math and Coding and g Science and Coding features along with language arts g activities at the end of each chapter. Team-based activities, Cooperative Coding,g g encourages teamwork while creating coding projects. In addition, problem-solving skills are developed through Coding Conundrum features, which present you with code that must be analyzed and fixed. About the Authors Kathleen M. Austin was a senior lecturer in the School of Information Arts and Technologies at the University of Baltimore. She has participated in the development of many educational multimedia projects. She has authored, co-authored, or contributed to several textbooks, including Consumer Mathematics and Mathematics of the World of Work. She holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University and a Doctor of Communications Design from the University of Baltimore as well as IC3 certification. Lorraine N. Bergkvist was an Adjunct Professor at the University of Baltimore providing instruction in Visual Basic programming, database implementation, and web-page creation. She is also the owner of Kingsville Résumé Center, which provides professional résumé-writing services as well as consulting and editing in the information technology field. She developed the curriculum and taught the Introduction to Technology course at the University of Baltimore and the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Trinity University, a Master of Education degree from Towson University, and IC3 certification. She has received several scholarships and grants in the technology field. iii