Computer Coding Projects For Kids (Paperback)

Carol Vorderman

ISBN 10: 0241241332 / ISBN 13: 9780241241332

Published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd, London, 2016

About this Item

Paperback. Coding for kids is easy with this colourful illustrated guide by best-selling education author Carol Vorderman. Based on the programming language Scratch, the book is divided into a range of creative projects - from interactive birthday cards to music and games - and each one is illustrated with simple, step-by-step instructions that walk beginners through the basics of computer coding. Activities such as creating a virtual firework display, simulated snowflakes, fractal art and mind-bending optical illusions not only teach essential coding skills, but enable kids to have fun as they learn. Projects can be personalised and adapted to encourage creativity, and can even be shared with friends, providing a simple and fun way for kids to learn coding. An introduction to coding for children. It shows kids how to build a range of amazing projects, from birthday cards to music and games, using the programming language Scratch. It also includes activities such as creating a virtual firework display, simulated snowflakes, and mind-bending optical illusions that teach essential coding skills. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Computer Coding Projects For Kids (Paperback)
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0241241332
• ISBN 13: 9780241241332
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Computer Coding Projects For Kids is the perfect introduction to coding for children from number 1 best-selling education author Carol Vorderman. This colourful illustrated guide uses step-by-steps to show kids how to build a range of amazing projects, from birthday cards to music and games, using the programming language Scratch. Activities such as creating a virtual firework display, simulated snowflakes, fractal art and mind-bending optical illusions not only teach essential coding skills, but enable kids to have fun as they learn. Projects can be personalised and adapted to encourage creativity, and can even be shared with friends, providing a simple and fun way for kids to learn coding.

About the Author

Carol Vorderman is one of Britain's best-loved TV presenters and is renowned for her skills in mathematics. Carol has a keen interest in coding, and feels strongly that every child should have the chance to learn such a valuable skill.