--- product_id: 59398410 title: "Head First Learn to Code: A Learner's Guide to Coding and Computational Thinking" price: "€ 50.56" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/59398410-head-first-learn-to-code-a-learners-guide-to-coding store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Head First Learn to Code: A Learner's Guide to Coding and Computational Thinking **Price:** € 50.56 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Head First Learn to Code: A Learner's Guide to Coding and Computational Thinking - **How much does it cost?** € 50.56 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/59398410-head-first-learn-to-code-a-learners-guide-to-coding) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Head First Learn to Code: A Learner's Guide to Coding and Computational Thinking [Freeman, Eric] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Head First Learn to Code: A Learner's Guide to Coding and Computational Thinking Review: Outstanding, Fun Way to Learn Python and How to Think Computationally - This is an extraordinarily engaging book which I experienced as focused on developing critical computational thinking skills. Python is used as the programming language to facilitate the exploration of computational thinking. It is not a Python language reference manual and the introduction of the book is declarative in that respect. As with the other books in the Head First series, this book is written in a conversational and engaging style. The subjects presented are scaffolded incredibly well and provide all of the guidance a beginner needs to develop confidence. The exercises peppered along the learner's journey are fun and clever. The examples are relevant and later chapters introduce Turtle, web services to plot the location of the International Space Station and Conway's Game of Life. As the conversation develops in each chapter, the narrative unfolds and the characters invite the learner to participate directly in the solution. I found myself looking forward to turning the page to see if my favorite character was going to appear next. I will be using the text as a primary foundation for a high school course. It is well-suited for that purpose along with being very well-suited for an individual to pick up and learn independently at the pace of their choosing. This book is also a fun way to acquire Python when you already have some programming experience. Review: visually appealing layout; easier to read than most; has serious problem - This is an update, Sept. 12, 2018, from the review below, and, as stated in the earlier review, is based upon his response to my email. Please, note that I have increased my rating from 2 stars to 5 stars. First, the problem with the code was not the code. When opening IDLE through the latest download of Python, it was opening in 2.7, which the book specifically states not to use. Being a beginner, I did not notice this. Which brings me to the second, Eric's customer service was beyond expectation. He responded to my email in a very timely manner and stayed with me until everything was resolved. He was first to notice that the IDLE was operating in the old window. As a beginning coder, I cannot stress enough how appreciative I was of his fast, personal help. I am sticking with the latter parts of my review, though, because, so far, some knit-picky stuff in the early chapters still grab my attention. As I get farther into the book and notice improvements upon my that specific issue, I will update again. As of this writing, Sept 3, 2018, I am only giving this book a two-star rating, BECAUSE the very first big piece of code in which they guide you does not work. I downloaded the source code from their website; it, too, does not work. I sent them an email. Revisions will depend upon their response to my email and not this review. Also, another downgrade because it was about impossible to find ANY contact information. That, by the way, has become one of my first criteria when purchasing ANY computer book. No OBVIOUS contact information makes me suspicious. If said error did not exist, I would give this book a solid 4.5. It does fairly a decent job of breaking down the thought process of coding for the beginner, but it often fails to specifically explain what a certain thing is doing or how Python interprets the symbol or word. The writers fall into the same trap all other writers for coding books fall into, they know so much that they do not realize what they are not saying. Of all of the books I have tried to study on the subject, this is still the best BY FAR. But it can still use some work. If you know something of computers, are resilient of mind, stout of heart and can take a few punches along the way. This book can teach you a lot. If you are scared of computers and see coding as something magical, DO NOT buy ANY book. Take a class. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #758,948 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #171 in Object-Oriented Design #620 in Python Programming #849 in Software Development (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (261) | | Dimensions | 8.25 x 1.5 x 9.25 inches | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 1491958863 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1491958865 | | Item Weight | 2.51 pounds | | Language | English | | Part of series | Head First | | Print length | 639 pages | | Publication date | February 6, 2018 | | Publisher | O'Reilly Media | ## Images ![Head First Learn to Code: A Learner's Guide to Coding and Computational Thinking - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/919KuZYJGJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding, Fun Way to Learn Python and How to Think Computationally *by P***D on January 21, 2018* This is an extraordinarily engaging book which I experienced as focused on developing critical computational thinking skills. Python is used as the programming language to facilitate the exploration of computational thinking. It is not a Python language reference manual and the introduction of the book is declarative in that respect. As with the other books in the Head First series, this book is written in a conversational and engaging style. The subjects presented are scaffolded incredibly well and provide all of the guidance a beginner needs to develop confidence. The exercises peppered along the learner's journey are fun and clever. The examples are relevant and later chapters introduce Turtle, web services to plot the location of the International Space Station and Conway's Game of Life. As the conversation develops in each chapter, the narrative unfolds and the characters invite the learner to participate directly in the solution. I found myself looking forward to turning the page to see if my favorite character was going to appear next. I will be using the text as a primary foundation for a high school course. It is well-suited for that purpose along with being very well-suited for an individual to pick up and learn independently at the pace of their choosing. This book is also a fun way to acquire Python when you already have some programming experience. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ visually appealing layout; easier to read than most; has serious problem *by J***N on September 3, 2018* This is an update, Sept. 12, 2018, from the review below, and, as stated in the earlier review, is based upon his response to my email. Please, note that I have increased my rating from 2 stars to 5 stars. First, the problem with the code was not the code. When opening IDLE through the latest download of Python, it was opening in 2.7, which the book specifically states not to use. Being a beginner, I did not notice this. Which brings me to the second, Eric's customer service was beyond expectation. He responded to my email in a very timely manner and stayed with me until everything was resolved. He was first to notice that the IDLE was operating in the old window. As a beginning coder, I cannot stress enough how appreciative I was of his fast, personal help. I am sticking with the latter parts of my review, though, because, so far, some knit-picky stuff in the early chapters still grab my attention. As I get farther into the book and notice improvements upon my that specific issue, I will update again. As of this writing, Sept 3, 2018, I am only giving this book a two-star rating, BECAUSE the very first big piece of code in which they guide you does not work. I downloaded the source code from their website; it, too, does not work. I sent them an email. Revisions will depend upon their response to my email and not this review. Also, another downgrade because it was about impossible to find ANY contact information. That, by the way, has become one of my first criteria when purchasing ANY computer book. No OBVIOUS contact information makes me suspicious. If said error did not exist, I would give this book a solid 4.5. It does fairly a decent job of breaking down the thought process of coding for the beginner, but it often fails to specifically explain what a certain thing is doing or how Python interprets the symbol or word. The writers fall into the same trap all other writers for coding books fall into, they know so much that they do not realize what they are not saying. Of all of the books I have tried to study on the subject, this is still the best BY FAR. But it can still use some work. If you know something of computers, are resilient of mind, stout of heart and can take a few punches along the way. This book can teach you a lot. If you are scared of computers and see coding as something magical, DO NOT buy ANY book. Take a class. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Make sure you download the coding samples. *by V***Y on December 28, 2021* I like the style of "Head First" coding books. They'll give you a sample to code with a mistake or something missing and a bit later in the chapter they say "Oh this is why it didn't work". So it teaches you common mistakes coders make. A bit frustrating but it makes you a better coder. This book "Learning to code is typical of the Head First books. The problem is that I can't get the sample code downloaded from an earlier book on PHP. Head First either went out of business or was bought out by "Wickedly Smart" and apparently don't teach PHP anymore. Will this happen to all of their books? So download the samples right away and don't wait to start learning. Python will be easier to download than PHP so maybe that's why they switched. But I believe PHP is used more on websites but I could be wrong. ## Frequently Bought Together - Head First Learn to Code: A Learner's Guide to Coding and Computational Thinking - Head First Python: A Learner's Guide to the Fundamentals of Python Programming, A Brain-Friendly Guide - Head First SQL: Your Brain on SQL -- A Learner's Guide --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/59398410-head-first-learn-to-code-a-learners-guide-to-coding](https://www.desertcart.at/products/59398410-head-first-learn-to-code-a-learners-guide-to-coding) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-04-28*