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Submission + - ask /.: best book for 11yr old who wants to teach himself to Program 1

Submitted by waferthinmint on Thursday April 12, 2012 @12:41PM

waferthinmint writes: what is the best book for my son to use to teach himself to program? He wants to study on his own but everything seems to assume an instructor or a working theoretical knowledge. he's a bright kid but the right guide can make all the difference.
Also, what language should he start with? When I was in HS it was Basic or Pascal. Now I guess C? He has access to an ubuntu box and an older macbook pro. Help me Slashdot, you're our only hope.

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