scratch (computer program language)

Text and illustrations provide the essential skills on how to work with the Scratch platform.

"Packed with full-color photos and easy-to-follow instructions, 'Scratch For Kids For Dummies' makes it easy to get started--even if you've never attempted computer programming or coding. Inside, you'll find out how to design and develop your own games, create amazing animations, interact with the online Scratch community, and much more!"--Provided by publisher.

"Are you the next great animator? All you need to create your own animated worlds is a computer connected to the Internet, a free Scratch account, and the fun projects you'll find inside the book! Follow simple steps to make your own characters, backgrounds, and actions."--.

"Coding was once an inaccessible activity for elementary students, but not any more. Scratch is an exciting and easy-to-learn coding program for people of all ages. Instead of lines of text, users code by dragging and dropping colorful, stackable blocks to create animations. With this colorful, intuitive, and simple application, even new Scratch users will begin to understand the logic behind coding in just minutes! Coding examples and photographs of age-appropriate students help readers feel at ease with STEM concepts. Sidebars and a graphic organizer help readers get the most out of this informative volume"--Provided by the publisher.

Discusses the basics of coding using Scratch by focusing on simple coding techniques and language, teaching junior makerspace users how to create their games - including animated games, timed games, levels, and live variables - all using Scratch. Download the Capstone 4D app to access video tutorials, tips, and bonus projects for an augmented reality experience that extends learning beyond the printed page.

A step by step guide to learning programming with Scratch.

Discusses the basics of coding using Scratch by focusing on simple coding techniques and language, teaching junior makerspace users how to create their own musical projects using Scratch programming. Download the Capstone 4D app to access video tutorials, tips, and bonus projects for an augmented reality experience that extends learning beyond the printed page.

Discusses the basics of coding using Scratch by focusing on simple coding techniques and language, teaching junior makerspace users how to recreate stories, make their stories, create presentations, and construct unique quizzes, all using Scratch. Download the Capstone 4D app to access video tutorials, tips, and bonus projects for an augmented reality experience that extends learning beyond the printed page.

Text and illustrations provide information for using the computer program language Scratch to create coding projects.

"ScratchJr is a beginner's programming language that is fun and easy to use. Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will the art of innovation. Large, colorful images show students how to complete activities. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information."--.