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Scratch 3 Programming Playground

by Al Sweigart
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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. 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
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    Publisher: No Starch Press

    OverDrive Read

    • ISBN: 9781718500228
    • Release date: January 19, 2021

    EPUB ebook

    • ISBN: 9781718500228
    • File size: 27697 KB
    • Release date: January 19, 2021

    Formats

    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook

    subjects

    Computer Technology Juvenile Nonfiction

    Languages

    English

    Levels

    Lexile® Measure:1010
    Text Difficulty:6-8

    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. 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
    Expand title description text
    Computer Technology Juvenile Nonfiction