Description
Book SynopsisReaders 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. In addition to specific programming instructions, the book includes comics that draw young learners into the book. Readers learn to code as they work through the comics which make programming concepts like variables, flow control, and subroutines effortless to absorb. Created together with Mitch Resnick, the creator of Scratch.
Trade ReviewPraise for Super Scratch Programming Adventure!:“
Super Scratch Programming Adventure will help introduce more young people to the creative possibilities of Scratch. The book grows out of one of the world’s most innovative and productive Scratch initiatives, organized by the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups. I’m delighted that their ideas and activities are now available to teachers, parents, and children around the world.”
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Professor Mitchel Resnik, Director, MIT Scratch Team, MIT Media Lab (From the Foreword)
"Reveals the power of this deceptively simple programming language... A fun way to learn how to program Scratch, even for adults.”
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Mark Frauenfelder, Boing Boing "A great introduction to game design. Kids will start building games from the first page."
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Liz Upton, The Raspberry Pi Project
"Walks readers through a series of extremely well-designed game-design projects, each of which introduces a new concept or two to young programmers, providing a gentle learning curve for mastering Scratch’s many powerful features."
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Cory Doctorow, Boing Boing "If you think you might have a future programmer on your hands, it's time to introduce your kid to Scratch. . . .
Super Scratch Programming Adventure! makes it even easier to get started."
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Ruth Suehle, GeekMom "The book provides a fun approach to a language that is designed for fun . . . If you are looking for a motivational way of teaching programming to a young beginner then this is recommended."
—Kay Ewbank, I Programmer, Programming Book Choices For FunTable of ContentsA Note for Parents and EducatorsStage 1 – Riding A Flare from the Sun
Stage 2 – Entering Deep Space
Stage 3 – Trapped By Mona Lisa’s Smile
Stage 4 – Defend Hong Kong's Technocore
Stage 5 – Penalty Kick In Ipanema
Stage 6 – Race in the Desert
Stage 7 – The Secret Treasure of Giza
Stage 8 – Wizard's Race
Stage 9 – The Final Fight ... In Dark Space
Stage 10 – Epilogue
