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Coding Games In Scratch: A Step-By-Step Visual Guide To Building Your Own Computer Games

Coding Games In Scratch: A Step-By-Step Visual Guide To Building Your Own Computer Games

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Did you know that Bill Gates, cofounder of Microsoft, wrote his first computer program—a tic-tac-toe game—at age 13? Coding Games in Scratch shows how kids can start coding their own games, too, 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. 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.

Written for children ages 8-12 with little to no coding experience, Coding Games in Scratch teaches important strategies for solving problems, designing projects, and communicating ideas, all while creating games to play with their friends.

Supporting STEM education initiatives, 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.

Author Bio:
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.

Reviews:
"An absolutely wonderful introduction to programming games." - Kirkus Reviews
"...clear instructions and plenty of images that make coding just about foolproof." - Booklist

Details of Book

ISBN13: 9781465439352
ISBN10: 1465439358
Language: English
Publisher: Dk Children
Publication Year: 2015
Format: Paperback

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    Fun beginner coding guide for kids interested in gaming.

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    If you're looking for a fun and accessible way for kids to start learning how to code, this book is a wonderful choice. It combines engaging game projects with clear instructions that make programming approachable, even for complete beginners. Kids can see their creations come to life and develop problem-solving skills along the way, making it both educational and entertaining.

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