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Computer Coding Games in Scratch for Kids
Series: DK Help Your Kids With
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If you like playing computer games, why not make your own? Computer Coding Games in Scratch for Kids by Carol Vorderman has all you need to build amazing games, including thrilling racing challenges, zany platform games, and fiendish puzzles. Follow the simple steps to become an...
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If you like playing computer games, why not make your own?
Computer Coding Games in Scratch for Kids by Carol Vorderman has all you need to build amazing games, including thrilling racing challenges, zany platform games, and fiendish puzzles.
Follow the simple steps to become an expert coder, using the popular programming language Scratch™ 3.0. This updated edition is the first to be tablet-computer friendly, making it even easier to get coding.
Improve your coding skills and create your own games, before remixing and customizing them. "Jumpy Monkey" will show you how to simulate gravity in your games, or give "Dog's Dinner" a go to learn about collision detection.
Pick up the fundamentals of computer programming in steps that make even the most difficult coding concepts fun and easy to understand. Don't just learn how computer code works—understand why it's done that way.
Then share your games online and challenge friends and family to beat each other's scores. Once you've whizzed through the book, the possibilities are endless!
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9780241658918
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 June 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: DK Children
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 203.0mm
Height: 238.0mm
Weight: 719g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Carol Vorderman MBE is one of Britain's most well-known TV presenters and is renowned for her mathematical skills. She has hosted numerous TV shows, from Tomorrow's World to How 2, and was co-host of Channel' 4's Countdown for 26 years. A Cambridge University engineering graduate, she has a passion for communicating science and technology and has a keen interest in coding. Craig Steele is a specialist in Computing Science education. He is a Project Manager for CoderDojo Scotland, which runs free coding clubs for young people. Craig has previously worked for the Raspberry Pi Foundation, Glasgow Science Centre, and the BBC micro-bit project.
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