Coding with Scratch – Create Awesome Platform Games (US English edition)


Book Description

Coding with Scratch – Create Awesome Platform Games (US English edition) shows kids how to create amazing platform games with Scratch. They will learn how to: · Use code to make a series of games where sprites leap from platform to platform. · Design different levels, draw graphics, and make simple animations. · Use variables to keep the score and to simulate gravity in games. · Make code blocks and functions. · Add sound to bring games to life. Starting with an introduction about how Scratch works, this book is suitable for beginners but with lots of tips, challenges, and extensions for experienced Scratch coders. To create the games in this book, children will need a desktop computer or a laptop. The games require a proper keyboard so will not work well on a tablet or iPad. It is recommended that children should be supervised when using the internet, especially when using a new website. This is the U.S. English edition. Table of Contents: 1. Coding with Scratch 2. Banana Bonanza 3. Jumposaurus 4. Space Dog 5. Polar Penguin 6. Monkey City 7. Haunted House 8. Scrolling Platform 9. Function Freddy Game Challenges: 1. Reusing your own blocks 2. Pyramid Platform 3. Crazy Castle 4. Robot Runner 5. Game Mods Glossary




Coding with Scratch - Create Awesome Platform Games (Us English Edition)


Book Description

This is the second title in The QuestKids children's series that is designed to make learning fun for children. Coding with Scratch - Create Awesome Platform Games (US English edition) shows kids how to create amazing platform games with Scratch. They will learn how to: Use code to make a series of games where sprites leap from platform to platform. Design different levels, draw graphics, and make simple animations. Use variables to keep the score and to simulate gravity in games. Make code blocks and functions. Add sound to bring games to life. Starting with an introduction about how Scratch works, this book is suitable for beginners but with lots of tips, challenges, and extensions for experienced Scratch coders. To create the games in this book, children will need a desktop computer or a laptop. The games require a proper keyboard so will not work well on a tablet or iPad. It is recommended that children should be supervised when using the internet, especially when using a new website. This is the U.S. English edition.




Coding with Scratch - Create Awesome Platform Games


Book Description

This is the second title in The QuestKids® children’s series, designed to make learning fun for children. Coding with Scratch – Create Awesome Platform Games shows kids how to create amazing platform games with Scratch. They will learn how to: · Use code to make a series of games where sprites leap from platform to platform. · Design different levels, draw graphics, and make simple animations. · Use variables to keep the score and to simulate gravity in games. · Make code blocks and functions. · Add sound to bring games to life. Starting with an introduction about how Scratch works, this book is suitable for beginners but with lots of tips, challenges, and extensions for experienced Scratch coders. To create the games in this book, children will need a desktop computer or a laptop. The games require a proper keyboard so will not work well on a tablet or iPad. It is recommended that children should be supervised when using the internet, especially when using a new website. This is the UK English edition. Table of Contents: 1. Coding with Scratch 2. Banana Bonanza 3. Jumposaurus 4. Space Dog 5. Polar Penguin 6. Monkey City 7. Haunted House 8. Scrolling Platform 9. Function Freddy Game Challenges: 1. Reusing your own blocks 2. Pyramid Platform 3. Crazy Castle 4. Robot Runner 5. Game Mods Glossary




Scratch 3 Programming Playground


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A project-filled introduction to coding that shows kids how to build programs by making cool games. Scratch, the colorful drag-and-drop programming language, is used by millions of first-time learners worldwide. Scratch 3 features an updated interface, new programming blocks, and the ability to run on tablets and smartphones, so you can learn how to code on the go. In Scratch 3 Programming Playground, you'll learn to code by making cool games. Get ready to destroy asteroids, shoot hoops, and slice and dice fruit! Each game includes easy-to-follow instructions with full-color images, review questions, and creative coding challenges to make the game your own. Want to add more levels or a cheat code? No problem, just write some code. You'll learn to make games like: Maze Runner: escape the maze! Snaaaaaake: gobble apples and avoid your own tail Asteroid Breaker: smash space rocks Fruit Slicer: a Fruit Ninja clone Brick Breaker: a remake of Breakout, the brick-breaking classic Platformer: a game inspired by Super Mario Bros Learning how to program shouldn't be dry and dreary. With Scratch 3 Programming Playground, you'll make a game of it! Covers: Scratch 3




Coding Games in Scratch


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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.




Coding with Scratch - Create Awesome Platform Games


Book Description

This is the second title in The QuestKids children's series that was launched by In Easy Steps in 2018, designed to make learning fun for children. Coding with Scratch - Create Awesome Platform Games shows kids how to create amazing platform games with Scratch. They will learn how to: Use code to make a series of games where sprites leap from platform to platform. Design different levels, draw graphics, and make simple animations. Use variables to keep the score and to simulate gravity in games. Make code blocks and functions. Add sound to bring games to life. Starting with an introduction about how Scratch works, this book is suitable for beginners but with lots of tips, challenges, and extensions for experienced Scratch coders. To create the games in this book, children will need a desktop computer or a laptop. The games require a proper keyboard so will not work well on a tablet or iPad. It is recommended that children should be supervised when using the internet, especially when using a new website. This edition is in UK English.




20 Games to Create with Scratch


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With the help of robots and step-by-step instructions, this book provides all the code needed to build, play, and share 20 games using Scratch. The games are split across five difficulty levels.




Coding with Scratch – Create Fantastic Driving Games


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A new title in The QuestKids children’s series that is designed to make learning fun for children. Coding with Scratch – Create Fantastic Driving Games will take you from Scratch basics through to creating your own fantastic driving games in easy steps. Each game comes with challenges to take you to the next level of coding. Even includes mods to make your games more exciting. Have fun and amaze your friends and family! · You’ll learn how to: · Use code to make a series of driving games including parking, racing, scrolling and two-player games. · Design your own game levels, cars and tracks. · Use variables to keep the score and to store the speed in your games. · Add sounds and create your own code blocks and functions. To create the games in this book, children will need a desktop computer or a laptop. The games require a proper keyboard so will not work well on a tablet or iPad. It is recommended that children should be supervised when using the internet, especially when using a new website. Table of Contents: 1. Coding with Scratch 2. Track Driver 3. Two-player Racer 4. Street Racer 5. Snowmobile Slalom 6. Big Track Racer 7. Desert Drifter 8. Formula Racer 9. Motorcross Rider 10. Parking Star 11. 3D Driver 12. Game Challenges: Monster Truck 13. Game Challenges: 3D Motorbike Racer 14. Game Mods 15. Glossary




Scratch Coding for Kids


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Would you like your children to have a safe and high in demand profession for many years ahead Does your kid enjoy spending time in front of the computer? What about a computer programming language that is specifically created for kids to fast-track their career in coding and have fun at the same time? HERE IS HOW YOU MAKE COMPUTER PROGRAMMING FUN AND ENGAGING! I think that you are already excited, so please keep reading... There are so many parents out there who just don't know which career path their children will choose. And how could you know when your little one is just 8, 10 or 13 years old? You just have to wait and let them figure out on their own... Actually, You Don't, because there are so many tools out there you can use to sparkle your kid's talents and needs early on! And one of the best options I know of is computer programming - one of the highest in-demand skills every kid should learn, especially the ones who love to spend hours in front of PC or Mac screen. And trust me, it doesn't have to be boring! Inside this book, you'll discover a guide of arguably the best programming languages for children- Scratch Programming Language- a coding language specifically designed for kids who want to get their foot in the programming world! Here is just a fraction of what's inside: The easiest way to get started with Scratch - Scratch Programming for Beginners Master fundamentals - you can't skip this important chapter! Everything kids need to know before starting their first successful project How to create a plan for your future programming project? Is Scratch just a game coding platform? Find out about other areas your kid could use it for! What game should you choose - day and night game options More Advanced Concepts about coding with Scratch How to make Scratch even more fun and engaging for your kid every time he or she sits down in front of the computer? Much much more... And the best part is: Your kid can start learning this language with absolutely Zero Programming or Coding experience! This book will take him by the hand and lead through every single step! So don't wait, scroll up, click on "Buy Now" and Begin This Fascinating Learning Journey!




Scratch Coding for Kids


Book Description

What about a computer programming language that is specifically created for kids to fast-track their career in coding and have fun at the same time? Does your kid enjoy spending time in front of the computer? HERE IS HOW YOU MAKE COMPUTER PROGRAMMING FUN AND ENGAGING! I think that you are already excited, so please keep reading... There are so many parents out there who just don't know which career path their children will choose. And how could you know when your little one is just 8, 10 or 13 years old? You just have to wait and let them figure out on their own... Actually, You Don't, because there are so many tools out there you can use to sparkle your kid's talents and needs early on! And one of the best options I know of is computer programming - one of the highest in-demand skills every kid should learn, especially the ones who love to spend hours in front of PC or Mac screen. And trust me, it doesn't have to be boring! Inside this book, you'll discover a guide of arguably the best programming languages for children- Scratch Programming Language- a coding language specifically designed for kids who want to get their foot in the programming world! Here is just a fraction of what's inside: The easiest way to get started with Scratch - Scratch Programming for Beginners Master fundamentals - you can't skip this important chapter! Everything kids need to know before starting their first successful project How to create a plan for your future programming project? Is Scratch just a game coding platform? Find out about other areas your kid could use it for! What game should you choose - day and night game options More Advanced Concepts about coding with Scratch How to make Scratch even more fun and engaging for your kid every time he or she sits down in front of the computer? Much much more... And the best part is: Your kid can start learning this language with absolutely Zero Programming or Coding experience! This book will take him by the hand and lead through every single step! So don't wait, scroll up, click on "Buy Now" and Begin This Fascinating Learning Journey!