Help Your Kids With Computer Coding

Author : Carol Vorderman
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN 13 : 024142173X
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Computer Coding for Kids written by Carol Vorderman and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't just play computer games - help children build them with your own home computer! Calling all coders, this is a straightforward, visual guide to helping kids understand the basics of computer coding using Scratch and Python coding languages. Essential coding concepts like scripts, variables, and strings are explained using build-along projects and games. Kids can create online games to play like Monkey Mayhem and Bubble Blaster, draw mazes and shapes, build animations, and more using the step-by-step examples to follow and customize. Seven projects let kids (and their parents) practice the skills as they are learning in each section of the book. Kids get instant results, even when completely new to coding. Packed with visual examples, expert tips, a glossary of key terms, and extras such as profiles of famous coders, Help Your Kids with Computer Coding lays a hands-on foundation for computer programming, so adults and kids can learn together. Supporting STEM education initiatives, computer coding teaches kids how to think creatively, work collaboratively, and reason systematically, and is quickly becoming a necessary and sought-after skill. DK's computer coding books are full of fun exercises with step-by-step guidance, making them the perfect introductory tools for building vital skills in computer programming. User note: At home, all you need is a desktop or laptop with Adobe 10.2 or later, and an internet connection to download Scratch 2.0 and Python 3. Coding with Scratch can be done without download on https: //scratch.mit.edu. Series Overview: DK's bestselling Help Your Kids With series contains crystal-clear visual breakdowns of important subjects. Simple graphics and jargon-free text are key to making this series a user-friendly resource for frustrated parents who want to help their children get the most out of school.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465431020
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Help Your Kids with Computer Coding written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coding is covered completely in this best-selling guide for kids. Scratch and Python programming soon become child's play, thanks to vibrant visuals, simple steps, and easy explanations. Whether you're an absolute beginner wanting to try your hand at basic programming or already a computer whizz looking to develop further, this one is for you. It starts from Scratch, showing how the programming language works and explaining universal coding concepts. Soon you'll be following numbered steps to create exciting games for you and your friends to play. Next, you'll pass on to Python, building on the basics learned in Scratch to develop and modify new games in more detail. With more than 250,000 copies sold worldwide, Help Your Kids with Computer Coding is the number one resource for clever kids keen to crack coding. Series Overview: DK's bestselling Help Your Kids With series contains crystal-clear visual breakdowns of important subjects. Simple graphics and jargon-free text are key to making this series a user-friendly resource for frustrated parents who want to help their children get the most out of school.

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ISBN 13 : 9781465431011
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0744025427
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Help Your Kids with Computer Science written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-07-03 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From coding languages and hardware to cyberbullying and gaming, this comprehensive homework helper for kids and parents covers the essentials of computer science. This unique visual study guide examines the technical aspects of computers, such as how they function, the latest digital devices and software, and how the Internet works. It also builds the confidence of parents and kids when facing challenges such as staying safe online, digital etiquette, and how to navigate the potential pitfalls of social media. Jargon-free language helps to explain difficult and potentially dread-inducing homework such as hacking, "big data" and malware, while colorful graphics help makes learning about the world of computer science exciting. Whether at home or school, this clear and helpful guide to computer science is the tool you need to be able to support students with confidence. Series Overview: DK's bestselling Help Your Kids With series contains crystal-clear visual breakdowns of important subjects. Simple graphics and jargon-free text are key to making this series a user-friendly resource for frustrated parents who want to help their children get the most out of school.

Author : Kiki Prottsman
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1465459731
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book My First Coding Book written by Kiki Prottsman and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2017-07-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teach young children the basic programming skills and concepts necessary to code, including sequencing and loops, without a computer. It's never too early to learn computer coding! With innovative, interactive paper engineering, My First Coding Book is a playful, hands-on introduction to offline coding and programming that will give children ages 5 to 7 a head start. Filled with puzzles, mazes, and games to teach the basic concepts of sequences, algorithms, and debugging, this book will help children develop critical thinking, logic, and other skills to cement lifelong computer literacy. With its unique approach and colorful and creative imagery, My First Coding Book makes learning and fun one and the same and will have children playing their way to programming proficiency. Supporting STEM and STEAM education initiatives, computer coding teaches kids how to think creatively, work collaboratively, and reason systematically, and is quickly becoming a necessary and sought-after skill. DK's computer coding for kids books are full of fun exercises with step-by-step guidance, making them the perfect introductory tools for building vital skills in computer programming.

Author : Leo Garner
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Coding for Kids Scratch written by Leo Garner and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ✓ Do you want to learn a new and valuable skill that will help you become more tech-savvy? If yes, you might find coding to be particularly appealing as it has a bit of everything for everyone, involving creativity, logic, art, math, architecture, and problem-solving through the use of computer software. This book teaches you to code step by step through existing programming languages that you can try with your family and friends, which include multiple activities, ranging from games and drills to useful exercises. Most kids would like to learn to code, but not every kid at school or in summer-camp has access to computer programming lessons. That's where this book comes in! Using "Scratch," a computer programming language, children can learn all the basics of coding and become more technically skilled. As a block-based visual language, new coders can enter into the realm of programming with ease - and it's fun too! Developed at MIT, Scratch has grown in popularity because it is currently the most common programming language that is accessible to children. As such, this book introduces the most recent edition of Scratch, Scratch 3.0.0, and includes various projects. Thus, everything that kids learn from this book will help them acquire new skills and study more technical programming languages in the future. Best of all, the resources are downloadable, accessible online, and easy-to-use through the instructions included in this book. This book covers the following: The Basics of Coding Working with Programming Languages Exception Handling Event-Driven Programming Algorithms for Cloning Simple Loops and Code Blocks (Functions) Variables and their Use I/O and Data Handling Conditionals Lists, Arrays, and Logical Functions Introduction to App Lab and Scratch All this information will help you teach your kids coding, as is presented in this single book. If this sounds like something you want for your kids, go ahead and "Click the Buy Button" to get your own copy!

Author : Camille McCue
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118940326
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Coding For Kids For Dummies written by Camille McCue and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-11-17 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides step-by-step instructions for fifteen projects designed to teach the basics of writing computer programs, including an art toy, a miniature golf game, and an animated winter wonderland scene.

Author : Carol Vorderman
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN 13 : 0241445817
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Computer Coding for Kids written by Carol Vorderman and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't just play computer games - help children build them with your own home computer! Calling all coders, this is a straightforward, visual guide to helping kids understand the basics of computer coding using Scratch and Python coding languages. Essential coding concepts like scripts, variables, and strings are explained using build-along projects and games. Kids can create online games to play like Monkey Mayhem and Bubble Blaster, draw mazes and shapes, build animations, and more using the step-by-step examples to follow and customize. Seven projects let kids (and their parents) practice the skills as they are learning in each section of the book. Kids get instant results, even when completely new to coding. Packed with visual examples, expert tips, a glossary of key terms, and extras such as profiles of famous coders, Help Your Kids with Computer Coding lays a hands-on foundation for computer programming, so adults and kids can learn together. Supporting STEM education initiatives, computer coding teaches kids how to think creatively, work collaboratively, and reason systematically, and is quickly becoming a necessary and sought-after skill. DK's computer coding books are full of fun exercises with step-by-step guidance, making them the perfect introductory tools for building vital skills in computer programming. User note: At home, all you need is a desktop or laptop with Adobe 10.2 or later, and an internet connection to download Scratch 2.0 and Python 3. Coding with Scratch can be done without download on https: //scratch.mit.edu. Series Overview: DK's bestselling Help Your Kids With series contains crystal-clear visual breakdowns of important subjects. Simple graphics and jargon-free text are key to making this series a user-friendly resource for frustrated parents who want to help their children get the most out of school.

Author : Marina Umaschi Bers
Publisher : No Starch Press
ISBN 13 : 1593276710
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Official ScratchJr Book written by Marina Umaschi Bers and published by No Starch Press. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ScratchJr is a free, introductory computer programming language that runs on iPads, Android tablets, Amazon tablets, and Chromebooks. Inspired by Scratch, the wildly popular programming language used by millions of children worldwide, ScratchJr helps even younger kids create their own playful animations, interactive stories, and dynamic games. The Official ScratchJr Book is the perfect companion to this free app and makes coding easy and fun for all. Kids learn to program by connecting blocks of code to make characters move, jump, dance, and sing. Each chapter includes several activities that build on one another, culminating in a fun final project. These hands-on activities help kids develop computational-thinking, problem-solving, and design skills. In each activity, you’ll find: –Step-by-step, easy-to-follow directions –Ways to connect the activity with literacy and math concepts –Tips for grown-ups and teachers –Creative challenges to take the learning further By the end of the book, kids will be ready for all sorts of new programming adventures! The ScratchJr app now supports English, Spanish, Catalan, Dutch, French, Italian, and Thai.

Author : Jon Woodcock
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0744020948
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Coding Projects in Scratch written by Jon Woodcock and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A perfect introduction to coding for young minds! This updated step-by-step visual guide teaches children to create their own projects using Scratch 3.0. Suitable for complete beginners, this educational book for kids gives readers a solid understanding of programming. Teach them to create their own projects from scratch, preparing them for more complex programming languages like Python. Techy kids will familiarize themselves with Scratch 3.0 using this beginner's guide to scratch coding. Difficult coding concepts become fun and easy to understand, as budding programmers build their own projects using the latest release of the world's most popular programming language for beginners. Make a Dino Dance Party or create your own electronic birthday cards for friends and family. Build games, simulations, and mind-bending graphics as you discover the awesome things computer programmers can do with Scratch 3.0. This second edition of Coding Projects in Scratch uses a visual step-by-step approach to split complicated code into manageable, easy-to-digest chunks. Even the most impressive projects become possible. This book is an impressive guide that is perfect for anyone who wants to learn to code. Follow Simple Steps, Improve Your Skills & Share Your Creations! Follow the simple steps to become an expert coder using the latest version of the popular programming language Scratch 3.0 in this new edition. Create mind-bending illusions, crazy animations, and interactive artwork with this amazing collection of Scratch projects. Suitable for beginners and experts alike, this fabulous introduction to programming for kids has everything you need to learn how to code. You'll improve your coding skills and learn to create and customize your own projects, then you can share your games online and challenge friends and family to beat each other's scores! What's inside this kids' coding book? - Simulations, mind-benders, music, and sounds - Algorithms, virtual snow, and interactive features - Different devices, operating systems, programming languages and more Computer coding teaches kids how to think creatively, work collaboratively, and reason systematically, and is quickly becoming a necessary and sought-after skill. DK's computer coding books for kids are full of fun exercises with step-by-step guidance, making them the perfect introductory tools for building vital skills in computer programming. Coding Projects in Scratch is one of three brilliant coding books for kids. Add Coding Games in Scratch and Coding Projects in Python to your collection.