Coding Games in Scratch: A Step-by-Step Visual Guide to Building Your Own Computer Games (Computer Coding for Kids)

Woodcock, Jon

ISBN 10: 1465439358 / ISBN 13: 9781465439352

Published by DK Publishing, New Yoirk, 2016

About this Item

Stated: First American Edition 2016. Soft cover in fine condition with glossy colorful pictorial wraps in likewise fine conditions. Interior text block clean & tight; no writings, no markings noted; presents as unread and new. * From the cover, ".all you need to build thrilling racing challenges, crazy platform games, and fiendish puzzles. .Follow the simple steps to become an expert coder using the popular programming language Scratch.". Seller Inventory # M001106

Bibliographic Details

Title: Coding Games in Scratch: A Step-by-Step ...

Publisher: DK Publishing, New Yoirk

Publication Date: 2016

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Fine

About this title

Synopsis:

Written 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.

Review:

"An absolutely wonderful introduction to programming games." -- Kirkus Reviews

"...clear instructions and plenty of images that make coding just about foolproof." -- Booklist

"A great resource that pushes Scratch to the limits of its use and entertainment." -- School Library Journal