Coding Games in Scratch (Computer Coding for Kids)

by Jon Woodcock (Author)

Coding Games in Scratch (Computer Coding for Kids)
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade

A step-by-step visual guide to building your own computer games using Scratch 3.0.

Scratch 3.0 has landed, so stay ahead of the curve with this fully updated guide for beginner coders. Kids will love the step-by-step, visual approach that makes even the most difficult coding concepts fun and easy to understand. Coding Games in Scratch, 2nd Edition, blends coding theory with the practical task of creating exciting games. Children learn the fundamentals of computer programming by seeing how to build their own games. Coding theory is taught through practical tasks, so young programmers don't just learn how computer code works; they learn why it's done that way.

Jumpy Monkey shows them how to simulate gravity in their games, or they can give Dog's Dinner a try to learn about collision detection. Once they've zoomed through the book, the possibilities are endless!

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Kirkus

An absolutely wonderful introduction to programming games. (glossary, index) (Nonfiction. 7 & up)

ALA/Booklist

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

School Library Journal

A great resource that pushes Scratch to the limits of its use and entertainment.

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Jon Woodcock
Dr. Jon Woodcock has a degree in physics from the University of Oxford and a PhD in computational astrophysics from the University of London. He started coding at the age of eight and has programmed all kinds of computers, from single-chip microcontrollers to world-class supercomputers. His many projects include giant space simulations, research in high-tech companies, and intelligent robots made from junk. Jon has a passion for science and technology education, giving talks on space and running computer programming clubs in schools. He has worked on numerous science and technology books as a contributor and consultant, including DK's How Cool Stuff Works and Help Your Kids with Computer Coding.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781465477330
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
DK
Publication date
August 06, 2019
Series
Computer Coding for Kids
BISAC categories
JNF001000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Activity Books
JNF012040 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Computers | Programming
JNF012010 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Computers | Entertainment & Games
Library of Congress categories
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