Star Wars Coding Projects: A Step-by-Step Visual Guide to Coding Your Own Animations, Games, Simulations and More!

Woodcock, Jon

ISBN 10: 0241305780 / ISBN 13: 9780241305782

Published by DK Children, 2017

About this Item

Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Star Wars Coding Projects: A Step-by-Step Visual Guide to Coding Your Own Animations, Games, Simulations and More!
• Publisher: DK Children
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0241305780
• ISBN 13: 9780241305782
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Used; Good

About this title

Synopsis

Using characters and scenarios from the film franchise to explain the basics of coding, this illustrated volume introduces Scratch – a programming language designed for beginners. Suitable for those with no prior knowledge, the book guides readers around the Scratch interface, explains how to use images and sounds, and shows with step-by-step instructions how to build six games.

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.

Foreword Writer: Kiki Prottsman is Education Program Manager at Code.org and a former computer science instructor at the University of Oregon. As a champion for responsible computing and equity in both CS employment and education, Kiki works with many organizations to improve the experience of girls and women in STEM. She currently sits on the Advisory Board for Wonder Workshop Robotics, and is a member of the Leadership team for the Oregon Girls Collaborative Project. Kiki is based in Eugene, Oregon.