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Coding Games in Scratch

by Carol Vorderman

Build games while learning to code

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Build games while learning to code

Scratch 3.0 is the tool for a hands-on introduction to programming: readers work through game projects and learn coding concepts in the context of making them. Examples include a racing challenge, platform games and puzzles, with projects such as Jumpy Monkey used to explore gravity and Dog’s Dinner to introduce collision detection. The book also covers remixing and customizing games, and sharing them online. This updated edition is described as tablet-computer friendly, and its step-by-step format connects programming fundamentals with practical game-building.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 interested in making computer games
  • Parents supporting a child’s introduction to coding with Scratch

Themes

Scratch programmingGame designProgramming fundamentalsGravity and collision detectionCreative customization and sharing

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Book overview

If you like playing computer games, why not make your own? This book has all you need to build amazing games, including thrilling racing challenges, zany platform games, and fiendish puzzles.

Computer Coding Games for Kids is the ideal guide for children ages 9-12 who want to learn more about computer programming using scratch. It can also be used by parents who want to help their children learn to code.

Follow the simple steps to become an expert coder, using the popular programming language Scratch(TM) 3.0. This updated edition is the first to be tablet-computer friendly, making it even easier to get coding.

With this coding book for kids, you can:

- Improve your coding skills and create your own games, before remixing and customizing them.
- Pick up the fundamentals of computer programming in steps that make even the most difficult coding concepts fun and easy to understand.
- Share your games online and challenge friends and family to beat each other's scores.

Fun games engage children and help teach them to learn code. Jumpy Monkey will show you how to simulate gravity in your games, or give Dog's Dinner a go to learn about collision detection. With this book, children won't just learn how computer code works - they will understand why it's done that way. Once they have whizzed through the book, the possibilities are endless!
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