Star Wars Coding Projects

Name: Star Wars Coding Projects
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241305782
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A Step-by-Step Visual Guide to Coding Your Own Animations, Games, Simulations and More!

By Jon Woodcock

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Summary

Star Wars Coding Projects by Jon Woodcock is a children's guide that introduces budding programmers to the basics of coding through exciting projects inspired by the Star Wars universe. Using Scratch, readers learn to create games, animations, and other interactive scenes featuring their favourite Star Wars characters. The book aims to make learning to code fun and engaging with step-by-step instructions and imaginative storytelling.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're a young Star Wars fan eager to explore the basics of coding through entertaining, themed projects. It combines exciting characters and adventures with simple programming concepts, making learning fun and engaging for kids.

Star Wars Coding Projects

Description

Star Wars Coding Projects is a step-by-step visual guide to coding fun projects in Scratch and shows you everything you need to know to create cool computer projects, animations, and games.

Create your own sprites and use them in your projects. Build your own characters, navigate a spaceship through an asteroid belt, and go on a jetpack adventure. Learn essential coding skills, share your projects with friends, and challenge them to beat your scores.

Each project consists of simple, numbered steps that are fully illustrated and easy to follow. Coding games has never been so easy or fun.

Age Range: 7+

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Star Wars Coding Projects by Jon Woodcock introduces children to coding through engaging and interactive projects inspired by the Star Wars universe. Readers appreciate its accessibility for beginners and its ability to make learning fun through familiar characters and theme. While it's highly praised for its clear instructions and creativity, some note that prior knowledge of basic coding concepts may be beneficial for the best experience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241305782

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Contributors:

Foreword by Kiki Prottsman

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 404g

Pages: 96

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About the Author

Dr. Jon Woodcock has a degree in physics from the University of Oxford and a PhD in computational astrophysics from the University of London. He started coding at the age of eight and has programmed all kinds of computers, from single-chip microcontrollers to world-class supercomputers. His many projects include giant space simulations, research in high-tech companies, and intelligent robots made from junk. Jon has a passion for science and technology education, giving talks on space and running computer programming clubs in schools. He has worked on numerous science and technology books as a contributor and consultant, including DK's How Cool Stuff Works and Help Your Kids with Computer Coding.

Kiki Prottsman is Education Program Manager at Code.org and a former computer science instructor at the University of Oregon. As a champion for responsible computing and equity in both CS employment and education, Kiki works with many organizations to improve the experience of girls and women in STEM. She currently sits on the Advisory Board for Wonder Workshop Robotics, and is a member of the Leadership team for the Oregon Girls Collaborative Project. Kiki is based in Eugene, Oregon.