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Author
Publication Date
2016
Language
English
Description
Coding computer programs is one of the most valuable skills for anyone to have. Written for children with little to no coding experience, Coding Games with Scratch guides children through building platform games, puzzles, racers, and 3-D action games. Schools have incorporated computer coding into their curriculum, beginning as early as kindergarten to ensure students understand the languages and uses of computer coding. The step-by-step guides are...
Author
Publisher
Walter Foster Jr
Publication Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"From writing simple coding instructions using Scratch software, to learning the coding skills to create your own computer game and even design your own website, this book leads the way. By breaking this daunting subject down into the 10 "super skills" needed, young readers can get familiar with computer coding and build on their skills as they progress through the book."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
EDC Publishing
Publication Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"An introduction to coding for complete beginners, this friendly and accessible book will teach children the basics of Scratch (a free, online program developed by MIT which is widely used in elementary schools), allowing them to get inside the code of their computer and create simple games and animations on screen."-- From Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
No Starch Press
Publication Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Scratch is a fun, beginner-friendly programming environment popular in schools around the world. Its playful, intuitive interface uses colorful programming blocks and cartoon sprites to make real programming more approachable. Learn to Program with Scratch shows just how much you can do with Scratch and teaches you essential, universal programming concepts along the way. In Learn to Program with Scratch, author Majed Marji takes you on a tour through...
Publisher
No Starch Press
Publication Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Scratch is the wildly popular educational programming language used by millions of first-time learners in classrooms, libraries, and homes worldwide. By dragging together colorful blocks of code, kids quickly learn computer programming concepts and make cool games and animations. 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...
Author
Publisher
No Starch Press
Publication Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Readers 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. In addition to specific programming instructions, the book includes comics that draw young learners into the book. Readers learn to code as they work through the comics which make programming concepts like variables,...
Author
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Publication Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Learn coding concepts and skills and start creating your own games right away! Coding for Kids: Scratch is a complete guide that makes mastering this programming language fun and easy for children (ages 6+). From sprites and code blocks to scripts and scorekeeping, Coding for Kids: Scratch helps you discover everything you need to know to create 10 amazing games that you and your friends can play. Watch your confidence grow with step-by-step instructions...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Publication Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
You can learn to create mind-bending illusions, crazy animations, and interactive artworks with this collection of Scratch projects! Woodcock shows you simple steps to becoming an expert coder, and helps you improve your coding skills so you can share games online.
Series
Coding for kids volume 2
Publisher
White Star Kids
Publication Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
With this fun guide, even children new to coding can learn how to tell their own stories! Starting from simple, two-dimensional drawings, Coding for Kids 2 teaches students how to build animations ... and gradually make them more complex. Using Scratch 2.0, the free software created by the MIT Media Labs specifically for young people, the book provides step-by-step instructions, projects arranged by difficulty, and a series of challenges for older...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Publication Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Learn the basics of coding using Scratch by focusing on simple coding techniques and language. This visual, hands-on guide will teach junior makerspace users how to recreate stories, make their stories, create presentations, and construct unique quizzes, all using Scratch. Download the Capstone 4D app to access video tutorials, tips, and bonus projects for an augmented reality experience that extends learning beyond the printed page-- Provided by...
Author
Publisher
No Starch Press
Publication Date
[2025]
Language
English
Description
"Discover the exciting intersection of mathematics and programming with Math Hacks for Scratch®. This book is perfect for kids, educators, and programming enthusiasts eager to learn or teach math through fun, hands-on projects using Scratch, the popular visual programming language. You'll see how a little bit of planning, combined with the right mathematical or coding tricks, can make complex calculations doable. These are the "hacks" mentioned in...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Publication Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Learn the basics of coding using Scratch by focusing on simple coding techniques and language. This visual, hands-on guide will teach junior makerspace users how to recreate stories, make their stories, create presentations, and construct unique quizzes, all using Scratch. Download the Capstone 4D app to access a variety of bonus content-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Publication Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The Coding on the Playground book presents early learners with a playground story challenge they can solve using Scratch 3. Simple text and instructional images guide students to deepen their understanding of coding. Readers learn about coordinates, movement, sprite characteristics, events, and more. Book is aligned to curriculum standards and includes extension activities and opportunities for students to customize and experiment with their code....
Author
Publisher
Quarto Library, an imprint of QEB/Quarto Publishing Group
Publication Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Book 1 introduces basic coding concepts, discussing how to give instructions, how to write coded messages, and how to write basic graphic programs using Logo and Scratch. Teaches by using step-by-step instructions. Robot helpers are featured throughout to ensure everything is clear.
Author
Publisher
Quarto Library, an imprint of QEB/Quarto Publishing Group
Publication Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Book 2 builds on basic coding and introduces the concepts of loops and variables to create sounds, keep score, and count using Logo and Scratch. Robot helpers are featured throughout to take readers step-by-step and to ensure everything is clear.