In this book, you will learn the fundamentals and advantages of Computational Thinking, which is analytical thinking shaped by algorithms. The authors entertainingly and application-oriented discuss the basic elements of this way of thinking, including algorithmic thinking, decomposition, abstraction, and pattern recognition. These principles are vividly illustrated through magic tricks, games, and puzzles, as well as real, challenging problems. They also explore the connections between Computational Thinking and both scientific and creative thinking, and how innovations can emerge from this. Computational Thinking has changed the way we all live, work, and play. It impacts how science is conducted, wars are won, entirely new industries are created, and lives are saved. It is at the heart of programming.