On 2/24/06, Peter Chase <pchase@sulross.edu> wrote:
I'm teaching some prospective K-12 teachers this summer and propose to introduce them to Python.
peter, i've been teaching programming to people (kids, adults, everywhere in between) for 24 years now. when i learned python back in 1997, i didn't find a good enough book meant to LEARN *and* TEACH Python with. so.... i wrote my own: Core Python. Prentice Hall/Pearson published by book in 2001... http://corepython.com it's the best book for teaching, and it's not just because i'm a programmer and the author, but more importantly, a technical trainer. there are more exercises (easy, hard, everywhere in between) in Core Python that in all other Python books combined. it is targeted towards secondary schools, universities, and vocational and professional continuing education institutations. i'm currently working on a 2nd edition of the book, to be released late summer, somewhat too late for you, but the 1st edition is still around (but out-of-print), and the material is still relevant and not obsolete, even if it came out in the 2.0 timeframe. one weakness that i would like to address in future editions is to have more of the fun, graphics stuff that i've seen recently. it would be a great addition for those like yourself considering it for the younger crowd. if you're interested in it, let me know, and if you would like to review the 2nd ed or *be* a reviewer for 2nd ed, let me know, and i'll put you in touch with the folks from Prentice Hall. cheers, -- wesley - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "Core Python Programming", Prentice Hall, (c)2006,2001 http://corepython.com wesley.j.chun :: wescpy-at-gmail.com cyberweb.consulting : silicon valley, ca http://cyberwebconsulting.com