Coding a robot with Scratch 3.0: Learn to code now with this fully illustrated, step by step guide to drawing and coding an animated robot's head in Scratch 3.0 (Kid coders) - Softcover

McAlinden, Mr Sean

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1655666576 ISBN 13: 9781655666575

Publisher: Independently published, 2020

Synopsis

Learn to code now with this fully illustrated, step by step guide to drawing and coding an animated robot's head in Scratch 3.0.

Where can I learn to code, is this book a great place to start?

Coding for kids in Scratch 3 books are a great place to start someone on a journey into coding, the format and approach of our book is an especially great stepping stone for beginners.

Our coding Scratch 3 book has been written for both absolute beginners and their parents/guardians and teachers, it is a gentle introduction into the main concepts of programming and the Scratch 3 coding environment.

Scratch is FREE to use and is a safe environment for its users and community.

How do you learn to code?

The best way to learn to code is by turning on your computer and having a go.

This coding for kids in Scratch 3 book is a hands-on coding project, the aim of the book is to draw and code a robot’s head to react to keyboard events and automation.

Can anyone learn to code?

Every single step has a simple description and image to suit different learning styles; our graphical approach is especially useful for non-technical helpers who need to dip in every so often to help the beginner coder.

Our testers

Our fantastic kid coder group was comprised of children with various levels of programming ability, for most it was a brand new skill.

All the children thoroughly enjoyed the book and were able to complete the main goal, the animated robot’s head… a great achievement, especially when combined with the new programming knowledge they have all gained.

So… learn to code now

Scratch 3 is a brilliant way to learn to code, it’s visual programming language removes initial syntax barriers whilst still being 100% relevant and comes with an amazing set of truly transferrable skills.

Grab a copy of this book and give it a go.

Concepts covered in the book

The book covers several core programming concepts including:

• Events
• Messages
• Loops
• Waits
• Operators
• Variables

You will also learn about sprites, sound effects, creating backgrounds and learning your way around the Scratch development environment.

About the Author

My name is Sean McAlinden, I have been coding and designing software for many years.

I have built many different applications including websites and apps for global household names with many millions of users.

Throughout my career I have used lots of different platforms and languages; I now spend most of my work time developing next-generation applications on the Cloud using all the latest and greatest technologies.

As a professional coder, I have been guiding and mentoring new developers throughout most of my career... through writing, I am hoping to help a new generation of coders take their first steps in one of the most exciting fields and career paths.

Why scratch?

Scratch is a brilliant way to get started in the world of coding.

It is a self-contained and safe environment to learn, build and share games and animations.

The skills learned using Scratch map directly to the skills used by coders all over the world every day.

I have 3 children who I would like to grow up with the ability to code (even if they choose a different career path); Scratch is without any doubt a great and fun way to get them involved.

There are several great books on Scratch already, this book uses a different approach and has been designed specifically for beginners with little or no experience.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1655666576
• ISBN 13: 9781655666575
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 111
• Editor: McAlinden Mrs Angela