Computer Coding for Kids: A unique step-by-step visual guide, from binary code to building games
£12.50£14.20 (-12%)
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.
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by Dominic McAlwane
Fantastic so far, my boy loves it!
by Zoe Brooks
Really clear layout and very easy to follow, hoping it will inspire my Son!
by Imran Munir
Good explanations throughout aimed at the basic level for our younger children. Must have experience for the modern age. Appealing, clear, well written and logically sequenced for the target audience.
by Mr&mrsM
For the Tween who is fascinated by Coding and Scratch, this is the perfect companion. I have noticed that this particular series of books capture the Children’s thirst for learning and engages them in a different way. Value for money and engagement with learning. Win Win
by IVONA M.
Excellent for kids
by TiredDad
My 8 year old son is slowly getting through the book and more to the point is not struggling with it. Found this better than going to online sites (e.g. Tynker).