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2017.
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Astronaut Kate needs your help to save the Zyskinarians from an alien invasion! Prepare for an out of this world mission that will see you fixing the Superlooper rocket and navigating through an asteroid storm to reach planet Zyskinar. From drawing simple shapes, to building games, Code your own Space Adventure introduces essential coding concepts. Using Scratch, simple and practical tasks are explained using easy-to-follow, step by step instructions....
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Pub. Date
[2015]
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Learn how to code in 10 easy lessons, and become a computer pro in no time! From writing simple coding instructions using Scratch software, to learning the coding skills to create your own computer game and even design your own website, this book leads the way. By breaking this daunting subject down into the 10 "super skills" needed, young readers can get familiar with computer coding and build on their skills as they progress through the book. Starting...
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Pub. Date
2018.
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CoderDojo Nano: Make Your Own Game teaches the fundamentals of the Javascript coding language in a simple, logical way to help kids reach their goal of creating their very own PC game. Children will learn everything from creating a game world, animating characters and determining the physics of movement within the game. Each concept is illustrated with a screenshot to make checking easy, and incredible pixel art from Army of Trolls makes this look...
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Pub. Date
[2019]
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Who wants to design games? In this title, prospective game designers will meet pioneers in the game design field, examine the history of game design, and learn about how games are created, the move from arcades to homes, and future trends in the game design industry.
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Pub. Date
[2019]
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This fun and educational activity book Introduces kids to the world of coding through the Minecraft world they love. Colorfully illustrated characters and themes from their favorite video game bring the excitement of coding to life, while easy-to-follow screenshots guide them through activities. With adventures that include design, music, animation, gaming, and more, learners will discover tons of ways coding connects to other activities they love...
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2020.
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From the simplest applications to the largest networking centers, algorithms are the heartbeat of computer science. The beauty of computers is their ability to automate processes, and algorithms are the tools coders use to make that possible. They employ core computational thinking skills, including logic and problem solving to make software tick. Through a series of thoughtful activities, readers will learn what algorithms are, what they are used...
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"This unique guide is full of fun exercises and helpful tips that will help children learn all aspects of coding. Step-by-step explanations make the complex art of programming clear, teaching the basics of JavaScript, Python, and C++. Eventually building to more advanced projects, 'Help Your Kids with Computer Coding' will have children and parents alike creating their own games, apps, 3-D models, animations, and websites in no time."--
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"If you like playing computer games, why not create your own? This book has all you need to build thrilling racing challenges, crazy platform games, and fiendish puzzles,"--page [4] of cover.
Coding computer programs is one of the most valuable skills for anyone to have. Written for children with little to no coding experience,Coding Games with Scratch guides children through building platform games, puzzles, racers, and 3-D action games. Schools...
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2016.
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Is your child a designer at heart? Help them apply their design skills to video game design using Scratch and this book! This book introduces simple programming concepts over the course of three projects a child can follow to create a video game. The projects use the free Scratch platform, which can be downloaded from the web or accessed in a browser.
19) Get coding 2!
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Pub. Date
2019.
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Provides step-by-step instructions to build five interactive computer games, create graphics, and code simple artificial intelligence.