Agent Asha: Mission Shark Bytes

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No prior knowledge of coding, STEM, or spy agencies necessary. Some books MAY have a red or black dot or line on the edge of the page by the spine. Asha’s a top coder and super spy so she should be able to face robot security parrots, navigate a suspicious internship and travel to Shelly's super-confidential base in Scotland to crack the case. Author: Deen, Sophie, Binding: Paperback, Imprint: Walker Books Ltd, Series: N/A, Publisher: Walker Books Ltd, Published: 01/07/2020, Pagination: 240 pages, Classification: Children's, young adult & educational, Country of Publication: United Kingdom Asha is suspicious when evil teenage trillionaire Shelly Belly proposes to cut down all the trees in Asha’s favourite park to make room for CyberOaks: the new tech trees. Agent Asha is back in the second installment of this action-packed spy adventure series. The story is a great way to engage young readers in coding and critical-thinking as it combines STEM with exciting adventures. This is because the books is a cleared item. It is mapped onto key National Curriculum Computing KS1 and KS2 concepts including algorithms, conditionals and debugging.

Each Set Includes:

• Mapped to the UK coding curriculum, introduce and reinforce coding concepts in a fun and accessible way.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration through engaging spy missions.
• Topics include: : dead drops, satellites, wi-fi, infrared, bluetooth and radio, malware, firewalls, nonograms, encryption, caesar ciphers, phishing emails, memes and coded messages.
• Spy Identities: Protect online identities, analyse algorithms, and navigate facial recognition technology.
• Individually packed CSA kits: Each student receives a personalised invitation, membership card, and access to the online world.
• Topics include: dead drops, satellites, wi-fi, infrared, bluetooth and radio, malware, firewalls, nonograms, encryption, caesar ciphers, phishing emails, memes and coded messages.
• Spy Bases: Design secure hiding places, explore encryption, and learn about online security.
• Additional Resources: Wall map, gadget cards, and news bulletin enhance the immersive experience.
• Explore essential digital literacy skills like online safety and data privacy.
• Topics include: how to keep your identity safe online and on missions.