Coding For Kids For Dummies

Coding For Kids For Dummies by Camille McCue is a comprehensive guide designed for young learners aged 8-13 who wish to delve into the world of coding. Published by John Wiley & Sons on April 30, 2019, this 2nd Edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English. The book aims to equip children with essential coding skills, emphasizing the logic and steps necessary to write code, solve problems, and create engaging games and animations using Scratch and JavaScript.
Readers will find a structured approach to learning coding concepts, with projects that do not require any limited-time software downloads, making it accessible and user-friendly. The book covers fundamental coding tools suitable for beginners, allowing kids to build interactive projects that they can share with friends. Whether for children eager to explore technology or for adults looking to introduce coding to young learners, this guide provides a fun and straightforward pathway into the realm of programming.
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A guide for kids who want to learn coding
Coding is quickly becoming an essential academic skill, right up there with reading, writing, and arithmetic. This book is an ideal way for young learners ages 8-13 who want more coding knowledge than you can learn in an hour, a day, or a week.
Written by a classroom instructor with over a decade of experience teaching technology skills to kids as young as five, this book teaches the steps and logic needed to write code, solve problems, and create fun games and animations using projects based in Scratch and JavaScript. This 2nd Edition is fully updated to no longer require any limited-time software downloads to complete the projects.
- Learn the unique logic behind writing computer code
- Use simple coding tools ideal for teaching kids and beginners
- Build games and animations you can show off to friends
- Add motion and interactivity to your projects
Whether you’re a kid ready to make fun things using technology or a parent, teacher, or mentor looking to introduce coding in an eager child’s life, this fun book makes getting started with coding fun and easy!
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