The Everything Kids' Scratch Coding Book

The Everything Kids' Scratch Coding Book
Author: Jason Rukman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2018-12-04
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1507207980

Teach kids the concepts of coding in easy-to-understand language and help them develop games of their own with The Everything Kids’ Scratch Coding Book! Understanding computer science is becoming a necessity in the modern age. As our world shifts towards becoming increasingly more technical and automated, the ability to code and understand computers has become one of the most valuable skills any child can have on the road to a successful life. More and more schools are recognizing this importance and have started to implement computer science and coding as core elements in their curriculums, right alongside math and history. The Everything Kids’ Scratch Coding Book helps children get a head start on this new essential skill, with Scratch coding—a language designed by MIT specifically to help a younger audience learn to code. In no time, children will learn basic coding concepts, build fun games, and get a competitive edge on their classmates. This book encourages children to think analytically and problem-solve, while helping them develop an essential skill that will last them a lifetime.

Coding Games in Scratch

Coding Games in Scratch
Author: Jon Woodcock
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2019-08-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1465495029

Scratch 3.0 has landed! Stay ahead of the curve with this fully updated guide for beginner coders. Coding is not only a highly sought-after skill in our digital world, but it also teaches kids valuable skills for life after school. This book teaches important strategies for solving problems, designing projects, and communicating ideas, all while creating games to play with their friends. Children will enjoy the step-by-step visual approach that makes even the most difficult coding concepts easy to master. They will discover the fundamentals of computer programming and learn to code through a blend of coding theory and the practical task of building computer games themselves. The reason coding theory is taught through practical tasks is so that young programmers don't just learn how computer code works - they learn why it's done that way. 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. It also supports STEM education initiatives and the maker movement. Follow Simple Steps – Improve Your Skills – Share Your Games! If you like playing computer games, why not create your own? Essential coding concepts are explained using eight build-along game projects. Coding Games In Scratch guides young coders step-by-step, using visual samples, easy-to-follow instructions, and fun pixel art. This coding book for kids has everything you need to build amazing Scratch 3.0 games, including thrilling racing challenges, zany platform games, and fiendish puzzles. Follow the simple steps to become an expert coder using the latest version of the popular programming language Scratch 3.0 in this new edition. Improve your coding skills and create your own games before remixing and customizing them. Share your games online and challenge friends and family to beat each other's scores! In this book, you will: - Learn about setting the scene, what makes a good game and playability - Discover objects, rules, and goals - Explore hacks and tweaks, camera angles, fine-tuning and controls - And much more 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 for kids are full of fun exercises with step-by-step guidance, making them the perfect introductory tools for building vital skills in computer programming. Add Coding Projects in Scratch and Coding Projects in Python to your collection.

Coding Projects in Scratch

Coding Projects in Scratch
Author: Jon Woodcock
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2016-07-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1465456678

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.

Coding for Kids in Scratch 3

Coding for Kids in Scratch 3
Author: Raj Sidhu
Publisher:
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2019-01-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9781791955830

Become a coding super-genius and create incredible projects with Scratch 3 - the newest version of the most powerful coding language for kids!This beautifully illustrated, hilariously written, and delightfully engaging step-by-step guide is designed for kids (ages 8+) to learn the fundamentals of coding and apply them to amazingly innovative projects. Readers will learn to use the incredible new features of Scratch 3 to build projects that not only teach them to code, but also inspire them to pursue today's most exciting frontiers of technology: Artificial Intelligence Video Game Bots Machine Learning Augmented Reality Multiplayer Computer Games The tried-and-true teaching methods featured in this book were developed by author Raj Sidhu and have been used to teach hundreds of thousands of children around the world how to code.

Scratch 3 Programming Playground

Scratch 3 Programming Playground
Author: Al Sweigart
Publisher: No Starch Press
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2021-01-19
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 171850022X

A project-filled introduction to coding that shows kids how to build programs by making cool games. Scratch, the colorful drag-and-drop programming language, is used by millions of first-time learners worldwide. Scratch 3 features an updated interface, new programming blocks, and the ability to run on tablets and smartphones, so you can learn how to code on the go. In Scratch 3 Programming Playground, you'll learn to code by making cool games. Get ready to destroy asteroids, shoot hoops, and slice and dice fruit! Each game includes easy-to-follow instructions with full-color images, review questions, and creative coding challenges to make the game your own. Want to add more levels or a cheat code? No problem, just write some code. You'll learn to make games like: Maze Runner: escape the maze! Snaaaaaake: gobble apples and avoid your own tail Asteroid Breaker: smash space rocks Fruit Slicer: a Fruit Ninja clone Brick Breaker: a remake of Breakout, the brick-breaking classic Platformer: a game inspired by Super Mario Bros Learning how to program shouldn't be dry and dreary. With Scratch 3 Programming Playground, you'll make a game of it! Covers: Scratch 3

The Official ScratchJr Book

The Official ScratchJr Book
Author: Marina Umaschi Bers
Publisher: No Starch Press
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2015-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1593276710

ScratchJr is a free, introductory computer programming language that runs on iPads, Android tablets, Amazon tablets, and Chromebooks. Inspired by Scratch, the wildly popular programming language used by millions of children worldwide, ScratchJr helps even younger kids create their own playful animations, interactive stories, and dynamic games. The Official ScratchJr Book is the perfect companion to this free app and makes coding easy and fun for all. Kids learn to program by connecting blocks of code to make characters move, jump, dance, and sing. Each chapter includes several activities that build on one another, culminating in a fun final project. These hands-on activities help kids develop computational-thinking, problem-solving, and design skills. In each activity, you’ll find: –Step-by-step, easy-to-follow directions –Ways to connect the activity with literacy and math concepts –Tips for grown-ups and teachers –Creative challenges to take the learning further By the end of the book, kids will be ready for all sorts of new programming adventures! The ScratchJr app now supports English, Spanish, Catalan, Dutch, French, Italian, and Thai.

25 Scratch 3 Games for Kids

25 Scratch 3 Games for Kids
Author: Max Wainewright
Publisher: No Starch Press
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2019-10-29
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1593279914

Build your own computer games with Scratch 3! Learn how to make fun games with Scratch--a free, beginner-friendly programming language from the MIT Media Lab. Create mazes, road-crossing games, and two-player games that keep score. Colorful pictures and easy-to-follow instructions show you how to add cool animations and sound effects to your games. You'll have hours of fun catching snowflakes, gobbling up tacos, and dodging donuts in space--while learning how to code along the way! Covers Scratch 3

Super Scratch Programming Adventure! (Scratch 3)

Super Scratch Programming Adventure! (Scratch 3)
Author: The LEAD Project
Publisher: No Starch Press
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2019-08-27
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1718500130

Comics! Games! Programming! Now updated to cover Scratch 3. 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 3, features an updated interface, new sprites and programming blocks, and extensions that let you program things like the micro:bit. 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. Covers Scratch 3

Coding For Kids Scratch

Coding For Kids Scratch
Author: Tommy Wilson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2020-11-15
Genre:
ISBN:

Do your kids spend most of the time in front of the mobile or computer? Would you want your kid to spend time in some useful activity instead of doing some boring traditional learning methods? Are you looking for some secure and safe path for your kid? If your kids like playing computer games, then why don't they create their own? If the answer is "YES" to any one of these questions, then continue... In this digital world, programming isn't a highly sought-after skill, but it teaches children several valuable after-school life skills. This book will help your kids learn to know many vital problem-solving strategies, project designing, and communication ideas while gaming creation. Scratch Coding Games guides new coders by using visual samples, step-by-step easy-to-learn guidelines. Scratch is a beginner-friendly, fun programming environment in which you join blocks of code for making programs. It is mostly used for giving an introduction to kids regarding coding. For kids, Computer science is approachable by Scratch. It consists of cartoon sprites and colorful blocks for creating powerful scripts. In this book you'll know about - Programming and basic concept of it - Scratch 3.0 and its interface - Installing and downloading Scratch - Building & running a script - Your first script - Many games and much more. This kid's coding book has everything that requires building Scratch 3.0 amazing games, including projects like cat and mouse, fish in the sea, snake, etc. Computer coding helps to enhance kids' creativity, collaborative working, and systematic reasoning, and now a day in this modern world, coding is a must for every child as this world is advancing in technology. 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 7+). So, don't wait and get your copy now!

Scratch For Kids For Dummies

Scratch For Kids For Dummies
Author: Derek Breen
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2015-05-04
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1119014875

Scratch is a fast, fun, and easy way to get started in computer science Do you want to make cool games, impressive animations, and become an all-around Scratch super star? You've come to the right place! Packed with full-color photos and easy-to-follow instructions, Scratch For Kids For Dummies makes it easy to get started—even if you've never attempted computer programming or coding. Inside, you'll find out how to design and develop your own games, create amazing animations, interact with the online Scratch community, and much more! There's no doubting that Scratch is fun, but it also helps you learn to think creatively, reason symmetrically, and work collaboratively—essential skills for life in the 21st century. Best of all, the software is completely free and runs right in your web browser! With the help of this down-to-earth and friendly guide, you'll quickly discover how to choose from a library of characters, backgrounds, and props, draw your own options, and open another user's project, modify it, and publish it online—all with the click of a button. Create games, stories, and animations Learn programming Share your projects with the Scratch community Participate in the Scratch forums If you're looking to make the most of MIT's Scratch software but don't quite know where to start, everything you need to try your hand at this popular multimedia programming tool is right here. So what are you waiting for?