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Help Your Kids with Computer Coding Paperback – May 19, 2014

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Don't just play computer games with your kids—build them! All you need is a desktop or laptop with Adobe 10.2 or later, and an internet connection to download Scratch 2.0 and Python 3. Coding with Scratch can be done without download on https://scratch.mit.edu.

Help Your Kids with Computer Coding is a straightforward, visual guide to helping kids understand the basics of computer coding using Scratch and Python coding languages. Essential coding concepts like scripts, variables, and strings are explained using build-along projects and games.

Kids can create online games to play like Monkey Mayhem and Bubble Blaster, draw mazes and shapes, build animations, and more using the step-by-step examples to follow and customize. Seven projects let kids—and their parents—practice the skills as they are learning in each section of the book. Kids get instant results, even when completely new to coding.

Packed with visual examples, expert tips, a glossary of key terms, and extras such as profiles of famous coders, Help Your Kids with Computer Coding lays a hands-on foundation for coding so adults and kids can learn together.

Supporting STEM education initiatives, computer coding teaches kids how to think creatively, work collaboratively, and reason systematically, and is quickly becoming a necessary and sought-after skill. DK's computer coding books are full of fun exercises with step-by-step guidance, making them the perfect introductory tools for building vital skills in computer programming.

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"[T]he instruction is so well thought out and presented that, even without parents watching over their shoulders, kids should be able to teach themselves both of the languages without much trouble." — GeekDad.com

"Help Your Kids With Computer Coding was just the thing I needed to give my daughter a jump start on programming a game." — GeekDad.com

"…[T]his is not your typical, boring programming text. The book is colorful, playful and engaging, using a combination of words and pictures to explain complex programming topics." — SheKnows.com

"I highly recommend this book for introducing the world of computer science to adults and students in grade 5 and higher." — EdSurge.com

About the Author

DK Publishing was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children, and produces content for consumers in more than 87 countries and 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivaled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. It has a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. DK's adult range spans travel—including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides—history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK's extensive children's list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGObooks. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher Rough Guides.

Age Range: 12 and up
Series: Help Your Kids
Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: DK (May 19, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 146541956X
ISBN-13: 978-1465419569
Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 0.6 x 9.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 64 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #95,748 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #9 in Books > Teens > Education & Reference > Science & Technology > Computers > Programming
- #46 in Books > Children's Books > Computers & Technology > Programming
- #93 in Books > Teens > Hobbies & Games

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Jene E. Simmons

Good book for kids; could even be good for adults.

July 29, 2014

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It's a very clear, concise book written like a textbook. I could see this being helpful to adults wanting to learn to code; trying to jump in to something like, say, JavaScript as a first language would be foolish, while Scratch teaches a person the basics of coding in a drag-and-drop environment. If you know someone with a passing interest in computers but who thinks computers just do random things to spite them, this could be helpful as well.

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Brandy Prentice

Clear and easy to Understand.

May 11, 2015

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We homeschool and my kids are interested in learning computer coding. This is clear and easy to understand. The projects are fun to work through and keeps the kids' attention.

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Mrs Bridge

I'm not a kid. I'm using this for me!

August 29, 2015

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Like all DK books, this one is clearly written with terrific illustrations. A great introduction and explanation of concepts as well as "how-to"s.

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S Hannaford

Great book

February 10, 2016

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I bought this for my 9 year old son, who loves computer games and is interesting in what makes them work. He is managing to create games (and modify them) working from the book with no help from me (isn't that a relief...).

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William E. Rice

easy to follow and exciting

September 22, 2015

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Grandson is learning coding and he is really taking off. easy to follow and exciting! 100 thumbs up!!

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anjeleno

Perfect book for my son

December 20, 2015

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My 7 year old son loves this book.this is his first book of computer coding.He is very excited to do the projects.thank you

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Rafael

You can't "zoom in" on Kindle for mac. Makes it very hard to read.

November 13, 2017

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How am I supposed to read this book on my Kindle if I can't zoom in? Allow us to zoom in on the Kindle app for mac, Amazon. Step it up.

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Shawn

Five Stars

June 3, 2015

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I love it!!! Easy to understand and my students will really like the new ideas in the book.

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Four Stars

Seems like a good book. I'll find out after Christmas.

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