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 Look inside!   by The LEAD Project July 2012, 176 pp. ISBN: 978-1-59327-409-2 $24.95 Coming in July 2012. Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when it's available and to get sweet deals! Contents | Reviews | Updates
In Super Scratch Programming Adventure!, kids learn programming fundamentals as they make their very own playable video games. With patient step-by-step explanations of the code and fun programming challenges to spark their own creative additions, kids will be creating their own games in no time. Scratch is the wildly popular educational programming language used by millions of first-time learners in classrooms, libraries, and homes worldwide. By dragging together colorful blocks of code, kids quickly learn computer programming concepts and make cool games and animations. In Super Scratch Programming Adventure!, kids learn programming fundamentals as they make their very own playable video games. They'll create projects inspired by classic arcade games that can be programmed (and played!) in an afternoon. With patient step-by-step explanations of the code and fun programming challenges to spark their own creative additions, kids will be creating their own games in no time. This full-color comic book makes programming concepts like flow control, subroutines, and data types effortless to absorb. Packed with ideas for games that kids will be proud to show off, Super Scratch Programming Adventure! is the perfect first step for the budding programmer. About the AuthorThe Learning through Engineering, Art, and Design (LEAD) Project is an educational initiative established to encourage the development of creative thinking through the use of technology. Created by The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab, the LEAD project promotes hands-on, design-based activities to foster innovation, problem solving skills, and technical literacy. Table of ContentsA Note for Parents and Educators Stage 1 – Riding A Flare from the Sun Bonus Round 1 – Make It, Share It! |
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