scratch (computer program language)

Provides the history of Scratch, an exciting and easy-to-learn coding program for people of all ages.

"... guides children through building platform games, puzzles, racers, and 3-D action games"--Amazon.com.

"Computer coding is quickly becoming a necessary and sought after skill and schools have incorporated it into their curriculum, beginning as early as kindergarten to ensure students understand the languages and uses of computer coding. This workbook is full of fun exercises and step-by-step guidance, making it the perfect introductory practice book to build vital skills in one of the fastest growing industries"--Penguin Putnam.

"An introduction to coding for parents and kids. Includes 18 hands-on activities using ScratchJr, a programming language designed for young children (ages 5-7). Teaches computational thinking, literacy, and math skills through animated collages, interactive stories, and playable games"--Provided by publisher.

"If you like playing computer games, why not create your own? This book has all you need to build thrilling racing challenges, crazy platform games, and fiendish puzzles,"--page [4] of cover.

This tool is intended to make programming easier to learn for novice programmers and can be used to create computer games, interactive stories, graphic artwork, computer animation and other multimedia projects.

An introduction to the computer programming language Scratch.

Introduces the computer programming language Scratch which makes programming easier by using blocks of ready-made code in a drag-and-drop format.

Students explore the computer programming language Scratch through detailed explanations built to foster creativity and problem solving.

A guide for parents to help their children create games and animations using the programming languages Scratch and Python.