{"title":"David Crookes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Crookes\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts engaging and imaginative stories that ignite children's creativity and curiosity. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eCode the Classics Volume I\u003c\/em\u003e, blend playful narratives with interactive elements, making learning an exciting adventure for young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for children who love to explore new worlds through books, Crookes’s stories encourage problem-solving and inspire a love of discovery. Expect vibrant characters and clever plots that keep young minds captivated from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"code-the-classics-volume-i-by-david-crookes-9781916868199","title":"Code the Classics Volume I","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake inspiration from the golden age of video games and write your own modern classics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn the stories behind the seminal video games of the 1970s and 1980s, and create your own games inspired by them, using Python, Pygame Zero, and an IDE. In \u003cem\u003eCode the Classics Volume I\u003c\/em\u003e, readers will find:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGame design tips and tricks from the masters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExpanded Python and Pygame Zero tutorials\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGitHub tutorial for working with example code\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDownload and play game examples by Raspberry Pi founder Eben Upton:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBoing!\u003c\/em\u003e (A Pong-style tennis game)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCavern\u003c\/em\u003e (An action platformer inspired by Bubble Bobble)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eInfinite Bunner\u003c\/em\u003e (A take on the classic Frogger)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMyriapod\u003c\/em\u003e (A fixed shooter homage to Centipede)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSubstitute Soccer\u003c\/em\u003e (A top-down-view football game, like Kick Off 2 and Sensible Soccer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47536462364908,"sku":"9781916868199","price":64.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781916868199-code-the-classics-volume-i.jpg?v=1776381782"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/david-crookes.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}