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# 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)
## 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/)
## Feedback
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