Tyler Ortman

Kids Coding

"Reveals the power of this deceptively simple programming language. . . . A fun way to learn how to program Scratch, even for adults."
—Boing Boing on Super Scratch Programming Adventure

"A straightforward, crystal-clear guide to programming in Python."
—Kirkus Reviews on Teach Your Kids to Code

"Fantastic in helping students engage with the Python coding language."
—The School Librarian on Learn to Program with Minecraft

"A great place to start. I highly recommend this book to all early childhood educators getting started with coding in their classrooms."
—EdSurge on The Official ScratchJr Book

"Substantive enough to engross even gadget-loving adults."
—The Wall Street Journal on Electronics for Kids

"A great introduction to game design. Kids will start building games from the first page."
—The Raspberry Pi Foundation on Super Scratch Programming Adventure

"If you're looking for a way to get your kid interested in programming, I can't recommend this Scratch book enough."
—San Jose Mercury News on Super Scratch Programming Adventure

Science Comics

"This comic-book ride through the human digestive system is a delirious joy."
—Nature on Survive! Inside the Human Body

"Playful and endearing in a way that conveys a real appreciation for the elements."
—American Chemical Society on Wonderful Life with the Elements

"Highly recommended."
—Choice Magazine on The Manga Guide to Databases

"An effective and appealing teaching tool no matter what subject."
—Publishers Weekly on The Manga Guide to Science series

"Abundant scientific information in a format that is appealing and exciting."
—National Science Teachers Association on Survive! Inside the Human Body

"Absolutely amazing for teaching complex ideas."
—Physics Today on The Manga Guide to Electricity

"They grab readers who might not otherwise be interested in the topic and teach concepts in new ways. The Manga Guides definitely have a place on my bookshelf."
—Smithsonian Magazine on The Manga Guide to Science series

General Geekery

"Stunning... become the Corbusier of LEGO."
—The Wall Street Journal on The LEGO Architect

"Minimalistic but highly informative... encouraging young engineers to apply problem solving and creativity to the endless combinations of mechanics."
—Booklist on The LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Idea Book

"An artistic medium with its own possibilities and risks."
—Vox on Beautiful Minecraft

"Far from child's play. An astonishing collection."
—Publishers Weekly on Beautiful LEGO

"One man's quest to prove LEGO can be art."
—The Los Angeles Times on Beautiful LEGO

"Simply masterful."
—The School Librarian on The LEGO Architect

"An inspirational showcase of architectural designs re-created with LEGOs... reconnect with the satisfaction of building something block by block."
—The Wirecutter on The LEGO Architect

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