Download or read book Coding Activities for Making Animation and Art in Scratch written by Adam Furgang and published by 'The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc'. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scratch is a visual, color-coded programming language that is useful for anyone who wants to learn programming basics. Using Scratch, budding programmers of almost any age or experience can learn to code animations, art, digital stories, music, and video games. Beginners will quickly see how easy and rewarding it can be to create digital art with a software langue. This informative book includes ten engaging activities to instruct readers to quickly start creating art and animation projects with Scratch. The instructions open the door for readers to explore Scratch on their own in more detail.
Download or read book Animation for Kids with Scratch Programming written by Danny Takeuchi and published by Mentorscloud LLC. This book was released on 2015-09-18 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book teaches kids how to create animations and games with code. No big words or scary concepts. Only step-by-step, visual programming laced with digital art, games, and storytelling projects. It starts with programming fundamentals, then covers animation techniques, and ends with complete animation examples.
Download or read book Coding Projects in Scratch written by Jon Woodcock and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-07-05 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coding Projects in Scratch uses fun projects to show children how to code with Scratch, teaching essential coding and programming skills to young learners. Built on the basics of coding, each project follows simple, logical steps that are fully illustrated. Kids learn a new, important language through simply explained projects, with key coding concepts broken out in separate panels and illustrated with Minecraft-style pixel art. Learn how to create animations, build games, use sound effects, and more before sharing projects with friends online. Coding Projects in Scratch is highly visual and unique step-by-step workbook will help beginners with no coding skills learn how to build their own projects without any instructions, and helps them develop key programming skills that will last a lifetime.
Download or read book Coding Activities for Writing Stories in Twine written by Don Rauf and published by 'The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc'. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twine is no longer just for knitting. This popular online creation software is widely used, both by both professionals and amateurs, to create fun, interactive storytelling games. Far beyond simply writing text, Twine gives users the tools necessary for developing their stories into full-fledged narratives. This book offers a series of captivating and accessible activities that highlight the unique functionality of the Twine software, including its supported programming languages. Coding knowledge has never been more important, and writing stories in Twine is the perfect gateway into the world of computer science.
Download or read book Coding Activities for Building Apps with Python written by Cathleen Small and published by 'The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc'. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the twenty-first century, computer science affects nearly industry and much of people's personal lives, as well. Smartphones have made apps a widely used tool in everyday life, and there are apps for almost every conceivable task. Behind those apps are skilled programmers who learned to code by experimenting with bite-sized programs. With this hands-on guidebook, readers will learn how to code using Python, a popular and highly functional programming language. Readers will code short programs that perform mathematical computations, compare data, store variables, and even produce simple games.
Download or read book Coding Activities for Building Websites with HTML written by Adam Furgang and published by 'The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc'. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creating a website can be loads of fun. With the use of the computer language HTML, it is possible for anyone to learn the basics and get started on the road to creating a website. The step-by-step activities in this guidebook help readers explore tags, color hex codes, URLs, linking webpages, and the use of graphics and photographs. Beginners will quickly see how easy and rewarding it can be to code with these activities, which also contribute to career readiness in computer science.
Download or read book Coding Activities for Coding Robots with LEGO Mindstorms written by Emilee Hillman and published by 'The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc'. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Countless robots are available in stores today. Some of these robots can be controlled with a simple application, while some require a working knowledge of code. Using a LEGO Mindstorms kit requires users to build and customize a robot and then learn to program it to control its operation. In this compelling volume, readers will learn how to get started using LEGO Mindstorms robots by completing a series of hands-on coding activities. These activities not only introduce robotics, they also help lay a foundation for future coding skills.
Download or read book Super Scratch Programming Adventure Scratch 3 written by The LEAD Project and published by No Starch Press. This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comics! Games! Programming! Now updated to cover Scratch 3. Scratch is the wildly popular educational programming language used by millions of first-time learners in classrooms and homes worldwide. By dragging together colorful blocks of code, kids can learn computer programming concepts and make cool games and animations. The latest version, Scratch 3, features an updated interface, new sprites and programming blocks, and extensions that let you program things like the micro:bit. In Super Scratch Programming Adventure!, kids learn programming fundamentals as they make their very own playable video games. They'll create projects inspired by classic arcade games that can be programmed (and played!) in an afternoon. Patient, step-by-step explanations of the code and fun programming challenges will have kids creating their own games in no time. This full-color comic book makes programming concepts like variables, flow control, and subroutines effortless to absorb. Packed with ideas for games that kids will be proud to show off, Super Scratch Programming Adventure! is the perfect first step for the budding programmer. Covers Scratch 3
Download or read book Coding Animation and Games with Scratch written by Zako and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-02 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In movies, whenever the scene involves a programmer, they are typing lots of stuff at such a high speed that their fingers are practically a blur. And the character does this for hours! It is easy to look at such scenes and wonder, "Do I really think that I can reach that level?" Well, in comes Scratch! Scratch is a unique programming language that is based on blocks - actual blocks. So no need to worry about creating pages of hand-typed code - all you will need to do is drag and drop. Cool, huh?This book is a beginner's guide to creating animations, games and coding, using the Scratch computer language. It includes step-by-step instructions for getting started with Scratch.
Download or read book Coding Activities for Building Databases with SQL written by Sarah Mullin and published by 'The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc'. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Databases are everywhere, from social media and gaming to finance, government, and healthcare. Wrangling data into an organized and easily accessible form is key to unlocking better entertainment, cures for diseases, and reducing crime in our modern world. Through the colorful, unique activities in this volume, readers will learn how to change the world with data using structured query language or SQL and relational databases. These hands-on projects explore how databases are designed and structured, and how to update, change, and use them for analytics.
Download or read book Coding Activities for Developing Games in Unity written by Josh Romphf and published by 'The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc'. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Used by blockbuster game studios, indie developers, and computer science educators, the Unity Game Engine is one of the world's most popular tools for creating real-time interactive graphics. This volume provides an accessible introduction to the expansive Unity ecosystem through a series of unique activities that illustrate some of the important concepts of game development and real-time graphics programming. In a computer-driven world, these coding skills are useful for not just game development, but also contribute to core computer literacy.
Download or read book Coding Activities for Developing Music with Sonic Pi written by Cathleen Small and published by 'The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc'. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Music used to be created in recording studios, first using analog tape and eventually moving to digital tracks. In the twenty-first century, musicians do not need a recording studio to create music; all they need is a computer and some passion. Those with an interest in coding and a talent for music can use Sonic Pi, a live coding environment based on the Ruby programming language, to create simple tunes or masterful compositions. This lively guidebook offers a series of unique activities, starting with live loops and progress to using envelopes and samples, to start readers on a musical coding journey.
Download or read book Coding for Kids in Scratch 3 written by Raj Sidhu and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-03 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become a coding super-genius and create incredible projects with Scratch 3 - the newest version of the most powerful coding language for kids!This beautifully illustrated, hilariously written, and delightfully engaging step-by-step guide is designed for kids (ages 8+) to learn the fundamentals of coding and apply them to amazingly innovative projects. Readers will learn to use the incredible new features of Scratch 3 to build projects that not only teach them to code, but also inspire them to pursue today's most exciting frontiers of technology: Artificial Intelligence Video Game Bots Machine Learning Augmented Reality Multiplayer Computer Games The tried-and-true teaching methods featured in this book were developed by author Raj Sidhu and have been used to teach hundreds of thousands of children around the world how to code.
Download or read book Scratch Coding Cards written by and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of ten themed activity card sets that introduces children to computer programming fundamentals using Scratch, a visual programming language developed by the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab.
Download or read book Coding Games 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: Scratch 3.0 has landed! Stay ahead of the curve with this fully updated guide for beginner coders. Coding is not only a highly sought-after skill in our digital world, but it also teaches kids valuable skills for life after school. This book teaches important strategies for solving problems, designing projects, and communicating ideas, all while creating games to play with their friends. Children will enjoy the step-by-step visual approach that makes even the most difficult coding concepts easy to master. They will discover the fundamentals of computer programming and learn to code through a blend of coding theory and the practical task of building computer games themselves. The reason coding theory is taught through practical tasks is so that young programmers don't just learn how computer code works - they learn why it's done that way. With Coding Games in Scratch, kids can build single and multiplayer platform games, create puzzles and memory games, race through mazes, add animation, and more. It also supports STEM education initiatives and the maker movement. Follow Simple Steps – Improve Your Skills – Share Your Games! If you like playing computer games, why not create your own? Essential coding concepts are explained using eight build-along game projects. Coding Games In Scratch guides young coders step-by-step, using visual samples, easy-to-follow instructions, and fun pixel art. This coding book for kids has everything you need to build amazing Scratch 3.0 games, including thrilling racing challenges, zany platform games, and fiendish puzzles. 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. Improve your coding skills and create your own games before remixing and customizing them. Share your games online and challenge friends and family to beat each other's scores! In this book, you will: - Learn about setting the scene, what makes a good game and playability - Discover objects, rules, and goals - Explore hacks and tweaks, camera angles, fine-tuning and controls - And much 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. Add Coding Projects in Scratch and Coding Projects in Python to your collection.
Download or read book Super Scratch Programming Adventure Covers Version 2 written by The LEAD Project and published by No Starch Press. This book was released on 2013-10-13 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scratch is the wildly popular educational programming language used by millions of first-time learners in classrooms and homes worldwide. By dragging together colorful blocks of code, kids can learn computer programming concepts and make cool games and animations. The latest version, Scratch 2, brings the language right into your web browser, with no need to download software. In Super Scratch Programming Adventure!, kids learn programming fundamentals as they make their very own playable video games. They’ll create projects inspired by classic arcade games that can be programmed (and played!) in an afternoon. Patient, step-by-step explanations of the code and fun programming challenges will have kids creating their own games in no time. This full-color comic book makes programming concepts like variables, flow control, and subroutines effortless to absorb. Packed with ideas for games that kids will be proud to show off, Super Scratch Programming Adventure! is the perfect first step for the budding programmer. Now Updated for Scratch 2 The free Super Scratch Educator's Guide provides commentary and advice on the book's games suitable for teachers and parents. For Ages 8 and Up
Download or read book Coding for Kids written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
