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Daphne Draws Data

Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic

“Young readers will be delighted by the endearing character of Daphne. They’ll be equally enchanted by her colourful companions, amazed by her clever lessons, and inspired to build their own analytical skills (STEM). Daphne’s story isn’t solely about data; it’s also about appreciating that everyone has their own special talents. It’s about teamwork, creativity, and the beauty of seeing the world through a different lens.”

A colorful book cover titled "Daphne Draws Data: a storytelling with data adventure" features a cheerful pink dragon with blue spikes and large, expressive eyes. The dragon, Daphne, is holding an orange pencil in one claw. The background includes a light green graph with yellow lines and a chart. The author's name, "Written by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic," and the illustrator's name, "Illustrated by John Skewes," are displayed at the bottom of the cover. The overall theme conveys a fun and engaging approach to learning about data.

Data Visualization for People of All Ages

Nancy Organ

Data Visualization for People of All Ages is a field guide to visual literacy, born from the author’s personal experience working with world-class scholars, engineers, and scientists. By walking through the different ways of showing data―including colour, angle, position, and length―you’ll learn how charts and graphs truly work so that no visualization is ever a mystery or out of reach. It doesn’t stop at what fits on a page, either. You’ll journey into cutting-edge topics like data sonification and data physicalization, using sound and touch to share data across the different senses. Packed with practical examples and exercises to help you connect the dots, this book will teach you how to create and understand data visualizations on your own―all without writing a single line of code or getting tangled up in software.”

The cover of a book titled ‘Data Visualization for People of All Ages’ by Nancy Organ. It features colorful, stylized bar graphs resembling people with varying heights and different facial expressions. The tallest bar graph figure has glasses and a smile, while others have neutral or happy faces. The background is beige, and there’s a blue CRC Press logo at the top right corner.

Drawing Data with Kids

Gulrez Khan

“Drawing Data with Kids is the perfect companion for a summer full of creativity, learning, and fun. Join Pariza and her dad on a captivating adventure that combines the world of art with the fascinating realm of data visualization.

In this interactive book, children aged 7-14 will embark on a screen-free journey, discovering the magic of data through hands-on drawing exercises. Here’s what makes Drawing Data with Kids a must-have for parents and teachers:”

A book cover with the title ‘Drawing Data with Kids’ by Gulrez Khan. It promotes cultivating data literacy and describes it as a screen-free journey through the art of visualization for kids. The cover shows two individuals, one wearing a hijab, sitting at a table engaged in an educational activity involving papers with various colorful drawings and charts. Their faces are obscured for privacy. The background includes abstract designs and doodles in multiple colours, suggesting creativity and playfulness associated with the learning process.

The Data Detective At the Carnival!

Chandra Donelson

“Meet William, a curious little boy who dreams of becoming a data detective like his mom, who is part of an elite force of data nerds. But there’s a twist! Before William can join the ranks, he must prove himself by completing a series of missions. His journey begins at the lively carnival, where he must solve several problems. Can William use his skills to earn his first badge?

Through an engaging storyline and relatable characters, this book is perfect for parents to read with their children and introduce them to fundamental data literacy skills, math concepts, and counting.”

A colorful book cover for ‘The Data Detective at the Carnival!’ by Chandra Donaldson & Jordan Morrow, illustrated by Marcin Trejo. The illustration depicts a roller coaster ride with two characters, one larger and one smaller, both with their faces obscured by brown shapes. The background shows a vibrant carnival scene with tents, flags, and a Ferris wheel under a clear blue sky.

I am a Digital Artist

Flip Computing

“Perfect for young digital artists who have never used Scratch before, or those who have only used Scratch to code characters from the gallery. This beginner digital artist book will teach your child how to draw cool underwater characters in no time! Flip Computing has developed a range of characters for your child to draw and customise that use key digital skills. Your child will have fun creating their characters whilst learning essential mouse skills and common tools, such as copy and paste. This book is perfect for kids 6-12, no experience required! Older kids with an interest in programming and digital art will also be able to use this book for inspiration.”

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A vibrant digital poster with a light blue background and rounded corners. At the top, there are three cartoon-style sea creatures: a green fish with stripes, an orange fish with yellow fins, and a purple jellyfish with big eyes and a smiling mouth. Below them, in bold colorful letters on a white speech bubble background, the text reads ‘I am a Digital Artist!’ Further down, an orange crab with big eyes and a wide smile holds up two signs that say ‘flip’ in green letters. The bottom of the image has sand-colored flooring with wavy patterns resembling underwater terrain. A call-to-action at the bottom in white text over a red banner says ‘Create underwater characters to code in the Scratch programming language.’ The overall design suggests an educational theme aimed at engaging children in learning coding through art and creativity.

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