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Scratch 3 Programming Playground by Al Sweigart

Scratch 3 Programming Playground

Learn to Program by Making Cool Games

Al Sweigart

No Starch Press · Print & ebook · January 6, 2021

A project-filled introduction to coding that shows kids how to build programs by making cool games.

Kids CodingKids: Games & Entertainment TechKids Softwarereading
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Who it’s for
Build Scratch games through illustrated instructions, review questions, and creative coding challenges.
Themes
Beginner coding, Game creation, Hands-on learning
Genres
Kids Coding, Kids: Games & Entertainment Tech, Kids Software

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About this book

A project-filled introduction to coding that shows kids how to build programs by making cool games. Scratch, the colorful drag-and-drop programming language, is used by millions of first-time learners worldwide. Scratch 3 features an updated interface, new programming blocks, and the ability to run on tablets and smartphones, so you can learn how to code on the go. In Scratch 3 Programming Playground, you'll learn to code by making cool games.

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Get ready to destroy asteroids, shoot hoops, and slice and dice fruit! Each game includes easy-to-follow instructions with full-color images, review questions, and creative coding challenges to make the game your own. Want to add more levels or a cheat code? No problem, just write some code. You'll learn to make games like: - Maze Runner: escape the maze! - Snaaaaaake: gobble apples and avoid your own tail - Asteroid Breaker: smash space rocks - Fruit Slicer: a Fruit Ninja clone - Brick Breaker: a remake of Breakout, the brick-breaking classic - Platformer: a game inspired by Super Mario Bros Learning how to program shouldn't be dry and dreary. With Scratch 3 Programming Playground, you'll make a game of it! Covers: Scratch 3

Games in Scratch

Build Scratch games through illustrated instructions, review questions, and creative coding challenges.

Come here for

  • Full-color images and review questions
  • Challenges for adding levels or cheat codes

Expect

  • Scratch 3 as the programming language
  • A maze-running game project

Where it sits

Kids Coding100%
Kids: Games & Entertainment Tech49%
Kids Software39%

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Publisher categories

  • Kids: Games & Entertainment Tech
  • Kids Coding
  • Kids Software
Authors
Al Sweigart
Publisher
No Starch Press
Published
January 6, 2021
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Beginner coding · Game creation · Hands-on learning
Reading lane
Kids: Games & Entertainment Tech