Coding with Scratch workbook / author and consultant, Dr. Jon Woodcock.
Material type:
TextSeries: DK workbooksPublisher: New York : DK Publishing, 2015Edition: First American EditionDescription: 40 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781465443922
- 1465443924
- Subtitle on cover: Introduction to computer programming
- Scratch (Computer program language) -- Juvenile literature
- Computer programming -- Juvenile literature
- Microcomputers -- Programming -- Juvenile literature
- Programming languages (Electronic computers) -- Juvenile literature
- Programming languages (Electronic computers) -- Problems, exercises, etc. -- Juvenile literature
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's | 005.133 W886 | Available | 33111008376291 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Perfect for beginner coders ages 6-9, this highly visual workbook builds basic programming skills using Scratch, a free computer coding programming language, and will take kids from browsing to building.
DK Workbooks: Coding with Scratch Workbook explains how computer coding works and teaches kids how to complete simple coding actions with clear, step-by-step instructions and fun pixel art. All they need is a desktop or laptop with Adobe 10.2 or later, and an internet connection to download Scratch 2.0. Coding can be done without download on https://scratch.mit.edu.
From conditionals to math equations to animating characters who walk, talk, and dance, young coders will put all these pieces together at the end of the lesson to create a simple "dodge the dragon" game. Then, they can share the game with friends to see if they can top the high score. Kids can even test their coding knowledge with written quizzes at the end of each section and a glossary at the back of the book.
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.
Designed for novice coders, this workbook will walk kids through programming and Scratch using comprehensive lessons and Minecraft-style illustrations.