DK Workbooks: Coding in Scratch: Games Workbook - by Jon Woodcock & Steve Setford (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Computer coding is quickly becoming a necessary and sought after skill and schools have incorporated it into their curriculum, beginning as early as kindergarten to ensure students understand the languages and uses of computer coding. This workbook is full of fun exercises and step-by-step guidance, making it the perfect introductory practice book to build vital skills in one of the fastest growing industries"--Penguin Putnam.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Perfect for children ages 6-9 who are new to coding, this highly visual workbook is a fun introduction to Scratch, a free computer coding programming language, that will take kids from playing games to creating them.</p><p>With easy-to-follow directions and fun pixel art, <i>DK Workbooks: Coding in Scratch: Games Workbook</i> helps kids understand the basics of programming and how to create games in Scratch through fun, hands-on learning experiences. All learners need is a desktop or laptop with Adobe 10.2 or later, and an internet connection to download Scratch 2.0. Coding can be done without download on https: //scratch.mit.edu.</p><p>Simple and logical instructions help kids make their own Scratch Cat soccer game, design a ghost hunt that features a flying witch, animate a bouncing melon, or build a game to test reaction speeds. Children then can share the finished games with friends to see how they score. Kids can even test their coding knowledge with written vocabulary and programming quizzes at the end of each project.</p><p>Supporting STEM education initiatives, computer coding teaches kids how to think creatively, work collaboratively, and reason systematically, and is quickly becoming a necessary and sought-after skill. DK's computer coding books are full of fun exercises with step-by-step guidance, making them the perfect introductory tools for building vital skills in computer programming.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>This 40-page full-color workbook is perfect. -- <b>GeekDad</b></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>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 <i>How Cool Stuff Works</i> and <i>Help Your Kids with Computer Coding</i>.</p>
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