Overview

Teach Your Kids to Code is a parent's and teacher's guide to teaching kids basic programming and problem solving using Python, the powerful language used in college courses and by tech companies like Google and IBM. Step-by-step explanations will have kids learning computational thinking right away, while visual and game-oriented examples hold their attention. Friendly introductions to fundamental programming concepts such as variables, loops, and functions will help even the youngest programmers build the skills they need to make their own cool games and applications. Whether you've been coding for years or have never programmed anything at all, Teach Your Kids to Code will help you show your young programmer how to- -Explore geometry by drawing colorful shapes with Turtle graphics -Write programs to encode and decode messages, play Rock-Paper-Scissors, and calculate how tall someone is in Ping-Pong balls -Create fun, playable games like War, Yahtzee, and Pong -Add interactivity, animation, and sound to their apps Teach Your Kids to Code is the perfect companion to any introductory programming class or after-school meet-up, or simply your educational efforts at home. Spend some fun, productive afternoons at the computer with your kids-you can all learn something!

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Author:   Bryson Payne
Publisher:   No Starch Press,US
Imprint:   No Starch Press,US
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.766kg
ISBN:  

9781593276140

ISBN 10:   1593276141
Pages:   336
Publication Date:   01 April 2015
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

Introduction: What Is Coding and Why Is It Good for Your Kids? Chapter 1: Python Basics: Get to Know Your Environment Chapter 2: Turtle Graphics: Drawing with Python Chapter 3: Numbers and Variables: Python Does the Math Chapter 4: Loops Are Fun (You Can Say That Again) Chapter 5: Conditions (What If?) Chapter 6: Random Fun and Games: Go Ahead, Take a Chance! Chapter 7: Functions: There's a Name for That Chapter 8: Timers and Animation: What Would Disney Do? Chapter 9: User Interaction: Get into the Game Chapter 10: Game Programming: Coding for Fun Appendix A: Python Setup for Windows, Mac, and Linux Appendix B: Pygame Setup for Windows, Mac, and Linux Appendix C: Building Your Own Modules Glossary Index

Reviews

A straightforward, crystal-clear guide to programming in Python...Sophisticated concepts and serious programming make for an easy, enjoyable game for families. -Kirkus Reviews An easy five stars . . . With the information provided in Teach Your Kids to Code, kids (and adults) will have a solid foundation from which to jump to more advanced programming books. -James Floyd Kelly, GeekDad Kid coders who have mastered the likes of Scratch, or older students who are math inclined and want to learn how to code, will find a worthy choice in Payne's guide to Python programming. -School Library Journal The text is clear, the graphics are engaging, and the apps are awesome. This is the programming guide for parents and kids to enjoy together. -Aaron Walker, Cybersecurity Expert, NASA Every child on the planet should have this book, and so should every parent. -James E. Daniel, Jr., Founder, App Studios, LLC The kind of book I wish I'd had as a kid. -Scott Hand, Software Engineer, CareerBuilder

“A straightforward, crystal-clear guide to programming in Python...Sophisticated concepts and serious programming make for an easy, enjoyable game for families.” —Kirkus Reviews “An easy five stars . . . With the information provided in Teach Your Kids to Code, kids (and adults) will have a solid foundation from which to jump to more advanced programming books.” —James Floyd Kelly, GeekDad “Kid coders who have mastered the likes of Scratch, or older students who are math inclined and want to learn how to code, will find a worthy choice in Payne’s guide to Python programming.” —School Library Journal “The text is clear, the graphics are engaging, and the apps are awesome. This is the programming guide for parents and kids to enjoy together.” —Aaron Walker, Cybersecurity Expert, NASA “Every child on the planet should have this book, and so should every parent.” —James E. Daniel, Jr., Founder, App Studios, LLC “The kind of book I wish I’d had as a kid.” —Scott Hand, Software Engineer, CareerBuilder

A straightforward, crystal-clear guide to programming in Python...Sophisticated concepts and serious programming make for an easy, enjoyable game for families. --Kirkus Reviews Kid coders who have mastered the likes of Scratch, or older students who are math inclined and want to learn how to code, will find a worthy choice in Payne's guide to Python programming. --School Library Journal

A straightforward, crystal-clear guide to programming in Python...Sophisticated concepts and serious programming make for an easy, enjoyable game for families. --Kirkus Reviews Kid coders who have mastered the likes of Scratch, or older students who are math inclined and want to learn how to code, will find a worthy choice in Payne's guide to Python programming. --School Library Journal

Author Information

Bryson Payne has a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Georgia State University and is a tenured Professor of Computer Science at the University of North Georgia, where he has taught for over 15 years.???? He previously taught middle-school math and programming and continues to work extensively with K-12 schools to promote technology education.

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