Coding Games in Scratch: A Step-By-Step Visual Guide to Building Your Own Computer Games
Language: English
Published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), 2015
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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 in 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 simple and easy to follow with Minecraft-style pixel art. Children will learn essential coding skills while having fun and creating games to play with their friends. The many different styles and types of games are covered, such as classic and arcade games. When people learn to code in Scratch, they learn important strategies for solving problems, designing projects, and communicating ideas.Coding Games in Scratch empowers children to be creative and to have fun while teaching them practical real-life skills.
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- Title
- Coding Games in Scratch: A Step-By-Step Visual Guide to Building Your Own Computer Games
- Author
- Jon Woodcock
- Publisher
- DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
- Publication year
- 2015
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1465439358
- ISBN 13
- 9781465439352
This visual reference book is the perfect introduction to computer programming, with all you need to create single and multiplayer computer games, platformers, mazes, brainteasers, races, and much more.
The complexities of coding become clear and simple by following the numbered steps to build eight fantastic games using the Scratch programming language. Essential coding and computer science concepts are explained along the way as you build, test, and customize your new games.
This essential guide supports STEM education goals by helping you plan and design projects, test and improve prototypes, communicate ideas and think creatively – all while creating games to enjoy playing with friends and family.
As long as you have a desktop or laptop computer and an internet connection to download Scratch, you’re ready to go!
What are you waiting for? Let the games begin…
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About the Author
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.
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