{"product_id":"ruby-breaks-it-down-eric-d-marvin-9798218705213","title":"Ruby Breaks It Down: An Introduction to Computational Thinking for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen Ruby decides to build a fort, she's full of ideas -- but doesn't know where to start. With pillows, blankets, tape, and imagination, she learns how to break a big idea into smaller steps and turn a messy pile into something amazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRuby Breaks It Down is a playful, story-driven introduction to computational thinking -- specifically, decomposition, the problem-solving strategy of breaking complex tasks into simpler parts. As Ruby works through her project with creativity and persistence, young readers learn to approach challenges with confidence and curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for ages 5-8, this picture book blends engaging storytelling with early STEM thinking skills in a way that's easy to understand and fun to read aloud. Educators and parents will love the subtle tie-in to computational thinking, while kids will relate to Ruby's inventive spirit and everyday problem-solving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for classrooms, libraries, and families, Ruby Breaks It Down\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ebuilds foundational skills for learning, thinking, and creating-one small step at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Eric D. Marvin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798218705213\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wagon Wheel Studios\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 34\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.22lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.09d","brand":"Eric D. Marvin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47136085868799,"sku":"9798218705213","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_037e9616-7107-41e8-bb1e-6a629ec59c92.jpg?v=1755022300","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/ruby-breaks-it-down-eric-d-marvin-9798218705213","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}