Coding Projects in Scratch

Woodcock, Jon

ISBN 10: 0606387145 ISBN 13: 9780606387149

Publisher: Turtleback Books, 2016

Synopsis

"Coding Projects in Scratch" uses fun projects to show children how to code with Scratch, teaching essential coding and programming skills to young learners.

Built on the basics of coding, each project follows simple, logical steps that are fully illustrated. Kids learn a new, important language through simply explained projects, with key coding concepts broken out in separate panels and illustrated with Minecraft-style pixel art. Learn how to create animations, build games, use sound effects, and more before sharing projects with friends online.

"Coding Projects in Scratch" is highly visual and unique step-by-step workbook will help beginners with no coding skills learn how to build their own projects without any instructions, and helps them develop key programming skills that will last a lifetime.

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Review

"An encouraging platform for beginners." Publisher's Weekly

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"An encouraging platform for beginners." -- Publisher's Weekly

About the Author

Jon Woodcock has a degree in Physics from the University of Oxford and a PhD in Computational Astrophysics from the University of London. He started coding at the age of eight and has programmed all kinds of computers, from single-chip microcontrollers to world-class supercomputers. His many projects include giant space simulations, research in high-tech companies, and intelligent robots made from junk. Woodcock has a passion for science and technology education, giving talks on space and running computer programming clubs in schools. He has worked on numerous science and technology books as a contributor and consultant, including DK's How Cool Stuff Works and Help Your Kids with Computer Coding.

Edition details

• Publisher: Turtleback Books
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0606387145
• ISBN 13: 9780606387149
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 224