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...
Sprache
Verlagsort
Verlagsgruppe
Zielgruppe
Für Kinder
Für Jugendliche
Interest Age: From 9 to 12 years
Produkt-Hinweis
Flexibler Kunststoffeinband
Illustrationen
Maße
Höhe: 233 mm
Breite: 195 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-241-20973-8 (9780241209738)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Klassifikation
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.
1: Computer games
2: What makes a good game?
3: Atmosphere
4: Types of games
5: How coding works
2: Getting started
1: Introducing Scratch
2: Getting Scratch
3: Scratch Tour
3: Star Hunter
1: How to build Star Hunter
4: Cheese Chase
1: How to build Cheese Chase
5: Circle Wars
1: How to build Circle Wars
6: Jumpy Monkey
1: How to build Jumpy Monkey
7: Doom on the Broom
1: How to build Doom on the Broom
8: Dog's Dinner
1: How to build Dog's Dinner
9: Glacier Race
1: How to build Glacier Race
10: Tropical Tunes
1: How to build Tropical Tunes
11: What next?
1: Remixing and beyond
2: Better Scratch
3: The next level
4: Jobs making games
5: Have fun!
12: Glossary and index
1: Glossary
2: Index
3: Acknowledgements
