Super Scratch Programming Adventure! (Covers Version 2): Learn to Program by Making Cool Games (Covers Version 2)

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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 2The 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

Additional information

Weight 2.27 kg
Dimensions 0.97 × 17.3 × 24.13 cm
PubliCanadation City/Country

USA

Format
language1
Pages

160

Publisher

Year Published

2013-10-13

Imprint

For Ages

2

ISBN 10

1593275315

About The Author

The Learning through Engineering, Art, and Design (LEAD) Project is an educational initiative established to encourage the development of creative thinking through the use of technology. Created by The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab, the LEAD project promotes hands-on, design-based activities to foster innovation, problem solving skills, and technical literacy.

"Reveals the power of this deceptively simple programming language…A fun way to learn how to program Scratch, even for adults."—Boing Boing

Table Of Content

A Note for Parents and EducatorsStage 1: Riding A Flare from the SunStage 2: Entering Deep SpaceStage 3: Trapped By Mona Lisa's SmileStage 4: Defend Hong Kong's TechnocoreStage 5: Penalty Kick In IpanemaStage 6: Race in the DesertStage 7: The Secret Treasure of GizaStage 8: Wizard's RaceStage 9: The Final Fight … In Dark SpaceStage 10: Epilogue

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