Super Scratch Programming Adventure! (Covers Version 2): Learn to Program by Making Cool Games: Learn to Program by Making Cool Games (Covers Version 2) - Softcover

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9781593275310: Super Scratch Programming Adventure! (Covers Version 2): Learn to Program by Making Cool Games: Learn to Program by Making Cool Games (Covers Version 2)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1593275315 ISBN 13: 9781593275310
Publisher: No Starch Press, 2013

Synopsis

Scratch is the wildly popular educational programming language used by millions of first-time learners in classrooms and homes worldwide. By dragging together colorful blocks of code, kids can learn computer programming concepts and make cool games and animations. The latest version, Scratch 2, brings the language right into your web browser, with no need to download software. In Super Scratch Programming Adventure!, kids learn programming fundamentals as they make their very own playable video games. They ll create projects inspired by classic arcade games that can be programmed (and played!) in an afternoon. Patient, step-by-step explanations of the code and fun programming challenges will have kids creating their own games in no time. This full-color comic book makes programming concepts like variables, flow control, and subroutines effortless to absorb. Packed with ideas for games that kids will be proud to show off, Super Scratch Programming Adventure! is the perfect first step for the budding programmer. Now Updated for Scratch 2 The free Super Scratch Educator's Guide provides commentary and advice on the book's games suitable for teachers and parents. For Ages 8 and Up

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The Learning through Engineering, Art, and Design (LEAD) Project is an educational initiative established to encourage the development of creative thinking through the use of technology. Created by The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab, the LEAD project promotes hands-on, design-based activities to foster innovation, problem solving skills, and technical literacy.

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Publisher
No Starch Press
Publication date
2013
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1593275315
ISBN 13 
9781593275310
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
160