Programming Games and Animation

Lyons, Heather

ISBN 10: 151243941X / ISBN 13: 9781512439410

Published by Lerner Publishing Group, 2017

About this Item

Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Seller Inventory # 17312645-6

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Programming Games and Animation
• Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 151243941X
• ISBN 13: 9781512439410
• Illustrator: Westgate, Alex
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Do you know how your favorite video game works? Computer instructions called code bring the characters, challenges, and stories in the game to life.

Learn what animation is and how it works. Discover how games are designed, coded, and tested. Then try it out for yourself! Use the link in this book to complete fun online activities. Self-directed projects and activities help kids learn the basics of coding.

What's an algorithm? How do you fix bugs? What is an app? How do you program a computer game? The Kids Get Coding series leads students through the basics of computer programming using real-world examples and practical activities.

About the Authors

Author Heather Lyons is a co-founder of blue{shift} coding, a company specializing in teaching coding to young programmers. You can read more about blue{shift} at blueshiftcoding.com.

Alex Westgate is an illustrator, designer, and artist working and living in Toronto, ON. He has worked with the BBC, Royal Canadian Mint, Reader's Digest, Western Union, AT&T, the Washington Post, and Hachette.