Everyone can be a computer whizz with the ultimate beginner's guide to coding. This visual reference book is the perfect introduction to computer programming, with all you need to create single and multiplayer computer games, platformers, mazes, brainteasers, races, and much more. ??The complexities of coding become clear and simple by following the numbered steps to build eight fantastic games using the Scratch programming language. Essential coding and computer science concepts are explained along the way as you build, test, and customise your new games.??This essential guide supports STEM education goals by helping you plan and design projects, test and improve prototypes, communicate ideas, and think creatively - all while creating games to enjoy playing with friends and family.As long as you have a desktop or laptop computer and an internet connection to download Scratch, you're ready to go! ??What are you waiting for? Let the games begin...
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Packed with step-by-step explanations, this book shows kids how to build all types of games, from puzzles and racers to 3D action games.
1: Computer games2: What makes a good game?3: Atmosphere4: Types of games5: How coding works2: Getting started1: Introducing Scratch2: Getting Scratch3: Scratch Tour3: Star Hunter1: How to build Star Hunter4: Cheese Chase1: How to build Cheese Chase5: Circle Wars1: How to build Circle Wars6: Jumpy Monkey1: How to build Jumpy Monkey7: Doom on the Broom1: How to build Doom on the Broom8: Dog's Dinner1: How to build Dog's Dinner9: Glacier Race1: How to build Glacier Race10: Tropical Tunes1: How to build Tropical Tunes11: What next?1: Remixing and beyond2: Better Scratch3: The next level4: Jobs making games5: Have fun!12: Glossary and index1: Glossary2: Index3: Acknowledgements
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780241209738
Publisert
2015-12-01
Utgiver
Vendor
DK Children
Høyde
233 mm
Bredde
195 mm
Aldersnivå
02, 03, JC, Y
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
224

Forfatter

Biographical note

Carol Vorderman, one of Britain's best known and loved TV personalities, feels passionately about the value of education. Carol joined forces with DK in 1999 to become DK's Education Champion and has helped them to build the bestselling "Made Easy" series, which includes topics in maths, English, and science and technology. She has also encouraged parents and their teenage children to work together in the "Help Your Kids" series, which includes Help Your Kids With Maths, Help Your Kids With English, and Help Your Kids With Music. Versatile as ever, Carol has also provided an accessible and fun entry into the world of computer programming with Computer Coding Projects For Kids.