Coding Games in Scratch : A Step-By-Step Visual Guide to Building Your Own Computer Games by Jon Woodcock (2015, Trade Paperback)

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This book makes learning to code in Scratch fun for your child.

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PublisherDorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
ISBN-101465439358
ISBN-139781465439352
eBay Product ID (ePID)211945546

Product Key Features

Book TitleCoding Games in Scratch : a Step-By-Step Visual Guide to Building Your Own Computer Games
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicComputers / Programming, Activity Books, Games & Activities / General, Computers / Entertainment & Games
Publication Year2015
IllustratorYes
GenreYoung Adult Nonfiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
AuthorJon Woodcock
Book SeriesComputer Coding for Kids Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight21.7 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width7.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2016-285063
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromThird Grade
Dewey Decimal794.8/1525
Grade ToSeventh Grade
SynopsisWritten for children ages 8-12 with little to no coding experience, this straightforward visual guide uses fun graphics and easy-to-follow instructions to show young learners how to build their own computer projects using Scratch, a popular free programming language. With Coding Games in Scratch , kids can build single and multiplayer platform games, create puzzles and memory games, race through mazes, add animation, and more. All they need is a desktop or laptop with Adobe 10.2 or later, and an internet connection to download Scratch 2.0. Coding can be done without download on https: //scratch.mit.edu. Essential coding concepts are explained using eight build-along game projects that guide young coders step-by-step, using visual samples, easy-to-follow instructions, and fun pixel art. The book teaches important strategies for solving problems, designing projects, and communicating ideas, all while creating games to play with their friends. Supporting STEM education initiatives and the maker movement, computer coding teaches kids how to think creatively, work collaboratively, and reason systematically, and is quickly becoming a necessary and sought-after skill. DK's computer coding books are full of fun exercises with step-by-step guidance, making them the perfect introductory tools for building vital skills in computer programming., Everyone can be a computer whiz with the ultimate beginner's guide to coding. This visual reference book is the perfect introduction to computer programming, with all you need to create single and multiplayer computer games, platformers, mazes, brainteasers, races, and much more. The complexities of coding become clear and simple by following the numbered steps to build eight fantastic games using the Scratch programming language. Essential coding and computer science concepts are explained along the way as you build, test, and customize your new games. This essential guide supports STEM education goals by helping you plan and design projects, test and improve prototypes, communicate ideas and think creatively - all while creating games to enjoy playing with friends and family. As long as you have a desktop or laptop computer and an internet connection to download Scratch, you're ready to go! What are you waiting for? Let the games begin...
LC Classification NumberQA76.73.S345W678

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