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Mission Python - by Sean McManus (Paperback)

Mission Python - by  Sean McManus (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Program a graphical adventure game in this hands-on, beginner-friendly introduction to coding in the Python language.</b> <p/>Launch into coding with <i>Mission Python</i>, a space-themed guide to building a complete computer game in Python. You'll learn programming fundamentals like loops, strings, and lists as you build Escape!, an exciting game with a map to explore, items to collect, and tricky logic puzzles to solve. As you work through the book, you'll build exercises and mini-projects, like making a spacewalk simulator and creating an astronaut's safety checklist that will put your new Python skills to the test. You'll learn how to use Pygame Zero, a free resource that lets you add graphics and sound effects to your creations, and you'll get useful game-making tips, such as how to design fun puzzles and intriguing maps. Before you know it, you'll have a working, awesome game to stump your friends with (and some nifty coding skills, too!). You can follow this book using a Raspberry Pi or a Microsoft Windows PC, and the 3D graphics and sound effects you need are provided as a download.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>If you're looking for additions to your computer science education or gifts for your budding programmer, I'd generally recommend anything from No Starch Press, but <i>Mission Python</i> is one of my new favorites.<br>--<i>GeekMom</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Sean McManus </b>is an experienced computer book author, with extensive experience in writing coding books for children. His children's titles include <i>Cool Scratch Projects in Easy Steps</i>, <i>Scratch Programming in Easy Steps</i>, and <i>Super Skills: How To Code in 10 Easy Lessons</i>. He co-wrote <i>Raspberry Pi For Dummies </i>with Mike Cook. Sean has been a Code Club volunteer, helping junior school children to learn programming in weekly sessions.

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