# References

We have included some additional reference books and materials if you are interested in learning more about the maker mindset.

## Maker Education, Physical Computing or Design Thinking in the Classroom

### [Invent To Learn](http://inventtolearn.com/)
by **Sylvia Libow Martinez and Gary Stager**

Making, Tinkering, and Engineering in the Classroom

[![Invent to Learn Book Cover](/static/courses/csintro/references/invent-to-learn.jpg)](http://inventtolearn.com/)

### [Launch](http://thelaunchcycle.com/)
by **John Spencer and AJ Juliani**

Using Design Thinking to Boost Creativity and Bring Out the Maker in Every Student

[![Launch Book Cover](/static/courses/csintro/references/launch.jpg)](http://thelaunchcycle.com/)

### [The Innovator's Mindset](http://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/5715)
by **George Couros**

Empower Learning, Unleash Talent, and Lead a Culture of Creativity

[![Innovator's Mindset Book Cover](/static/courses/csintro/references/innovators-mindset.jpg)](http://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/5715)

### [The Big Book of Makerspace Projects](https://colleengraves.org/bigmakerbook/)
by **Colleen Graves**

Inspiring Makers to Experiment, Create, and Learn

[![Makerspace Projects Book Cover](/static/courses/csintro/references/makerspace-projects.jpg)](https://colleengraves.org/bigmakerbook/)

## Code and Computational Thinking

### [Code](http://www.charlespetzold.com/code/)
by **Charles Petzold**

The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software

[![Code Book Cover](/static/courses/csintro/references/code.jpg)](http://www.charlespetzold.com/code/)

### [Girl Code](https://www.girlcodethebook.com/)
by **Andy Gonzales and Sophie Houser**

Gaming, Going Viral, and Getting it Done

[![Girl Code Book Cover](/static/courses/csintro/references/girl-code.jpg)](https://www.girlcodethebook.com/)

### [Secret Coders](http://www.secret-coders.com/)
by **Gene Luen Yang and Mike Holmes**

Get with the PROGRAM!

[![Secret Coders Book Cover](/static/courses/csintro/references/secret-coders.jpg)](http://www.secret-coders.com/)

### [How to Count](https://stevenf.com/books/)
by **Steven Frank**

Programming for Mere Mortals, Vol. 1

[![How to Count Book Cover](/static/courses/csintro/references/how-to-count.png)](https://stevenf.com/books/)

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