
Coding For Kids For Dummies
Nicci Roscoe(Author)
Wiley (Publisher)
Published on 10. November 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-1-118-94032-7 (ISBN)
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Description
An easy-to-grasp introduction to coding concepts for kids
Coding For Kids For Dummies breaks coding into a series of small projects, each designed to teach elementary-to-middle-school-aged students a core concept to build a game, application, or other tool. In this his hands-on, friendly guide readers will get access to a leading coding tool that has been designed specifically for kids, showing them how to create the projects provided in the book as well as how to implement them into their own creative work.
Written by a teacher and leading advocate of coding education, Coding For Kids For Dummies explains to kids in plain English how to apply the math and logic skills they already have to the subject of coding. In no time, they'll be grasping basic coding concepts, completing their very own technical feats, and arming themselves with the computer science experience and know-how to prepare for a future working with technology.
* Lay-flat binding allows for easy access as students work on projects
* Full-color, large-print design make the information more approachable to kids
* Kids interested in computer science get a competitive edge
* The author has dedicated her career to enhancing coding and other STEM education in schools
If you're a student who wants to learn coding, a parent who wants to help your kid pursue an interest in coding, or a teacher who is in need of a supplemental course book for your computer science class, Coding For Kids For Dummies has you covered.
Coding For Kids For Dummies breaks coding into a series of small projects, each designed to teach elementary-to-middle-school-aged students a core concept to build a game, application, or other tool. In this his hands-on, friendly guide readers will get access to a leading coding tool that has been designed specifically for kids, showing them how to create the projects provided in the book as well as how to implement them into their own creative work.
Written by a teacher and leading advocate of coding education, Coding For Kids For Dummies explains to kids in plain English how to apply the math and logic skills they already have to the subject of coding. In no time, they'll be grasping basic coding concepts, completing their very own technical feats, and arming themselves with the computer science experience and know-how to prepare for a future working with technology.
* Lay-flat binding allows for easy access as students work on projects
* Full-color, large-print design make the information more approachable to kids
* Kids interested in computer science get a competitive edge
* The author has dedicated her career to enhancing coding and other STEM education in schools
If you're a student who wants to learn coding, a parent who wants to help your kid pursue an interest in coding, or a teacher who is in need of a supplemental course book for your computer science class, Coding For Kids For Dummies has you covered.
Reviews / Votes
A good introduction to the hardware and how you can programme it (ICT in Education, March 2016)More details
Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Dimensions
Height: 23.2 cm
Width: 18.6 cm
Thickness: 1.9 cm
Weight
638 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-118-94032-7 (9781118940327)
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Camille McCue
Coding For Kids For Dummies
Book
04/2019
2nd Edition
Wiley
€28.50
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Camille McCue, PhD is a veteran STEM educator who has teletaught for NASA and PBS and instructed math, tech, and engineering in the classroom. She currently directs a College Bound program and teaches coding basics in Las Vegas, NV.
Content
Introduction 1
Week 1: Basic Drawing, Motion, and Text Handling 5
Project 0: Getting Started with Coding 7
Project 1: Ar t Toy 19
Project 2: Mini Golf 44
Project 3: Sketcher Etcher 71
Week 2: Motion, Animating Shapes, and Reacting to Input 89
Project 4: Horse Race 91
Project 5: Winter Wonderland 112
Project 6: Sports Vote 134
Week 3: Variables: Counting and Conditionals 149
Project 7: Happy Birthday 151
Project 8: Number Guessing Computer 168
Project 9: Monster Mashup 190
Week 4: Keyboard Control and Shooters 211
Project 10: Viral Outbreak 213
Project 11: UFO Pilot 230
Project 12: Squid Ink 255
Week 5: Advanced Coding 285
Project 13: Rock, Paper, Scissors 287
Project 14: Where's Wallace Walrus? 305
Project 15: Traffic Dodge 326
Index 353
Week 1: Basic Drawing, Motion, and Text Handling 5
Project 0: Getting Started with Coding 7
Project 1: Ar t Toy 19
Project 2: Mini Golf 44
Project 3: Sketcher Etcher 71
Week 2: Motion, Animating Shapes, and Reacting to Input 89
Project 4: Horse Race 91
Project 5: Winter Wonderland 112
Project 6: Sports Vote 134
Week 3: Variables: Counting and Conditionals 149
Project 7: Happy Birthday 151
Project 8: Number Guessing Computer 168
Project 9: Monster Mashup 190
Week 4: Keyboard Control and Shooters 211
Project 10: Viral Outbreak 213
Project 11: UFO Pilot 230
Project 12: Squid Ink 255
Week 5: Advanced Coding 285
Project 13: Rock, Paper, Scissors 287
Project 14: Where's Wallace Walrus? 305
Project 15: Traffic Dodge 326
Index 353