Re: Python teaching book recommendations: 3.3+ and with exercises

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On Sat, May 4, 2013 at 12:54 AM, TP <wingusr@gmail.com> wrote:
> Or maybe Think Python. A *lot* drier presentation than Python for Kids --
> after all, the subtitle which I forgot to mention is "How to Think Like a
> Computer Scientist". Newer than Summerfield
> , but only 1/3 the length
> . Since I've only skimmed both I find it hard to recommend one over the
> other.

Many thanks to those who responded.

A decision has been reached, and Think Python is being used. We'll see
how it goes!

I knew I could trust this list for good advice :)

ChrisA

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Python teaching book recommendations: 3.3+ and with exercises Chris Angelico <rosuav@gmail.com> - 2013-05-03 00:36 +1000
  Re: Python teaching book recommendations: 3.3+ and with exercises Alister <alister.ware@ntlworld.com> - 2013-05-03 10:49 +0000
    Re: Python teaching book recommendations: 3.3+ and with exercises Chris Angelico <rosuav@gmail.com> - 2013-05-03 21:09 +1000
    Re: Python teaching book recommendations: 3.3+ and with exercises TP <wingusr@gmail.com> - 2013-05-03 07:54 -0700
    Re: Python teaching book recommendations: 3.3+ and with exercises Chris Angelico <rosuav@gmail.com> - 2013-05-30 22:32 +1000

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