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Scratch 3 Programming Playground: Learn to Program by Making Cool Games Paperback – January 6, 2021

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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!

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  6. Dimensions
    7 x 0.51 x 9.25 inches
  7. Publisher
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  8. Publication date
    January 6, 2021
  9. ISBN-10
    1718500211
  10. ISBN-13
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Author Marina Umaschi Bers and Mitchel Resnick Marina Umaschi Bers and Amanda Sullivan Natalie Rusk and the Scratch Team The LEAD Project Max Wainewright Al Sweigart
Age range 5+ 5+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 10+
User Experience Level Beginner Beginner Beginner Beginner Beginner to Intermediate Beginner to Intermediate
Covers Scratch version ScratchJr ScratchJr Scratch 3.0 Scratch 3.0 Scratch 3.0 Scratch 3.0
Description Hands-on activities introduce young readers to ScratchJr, a visual programming language designed for 5-to-7-year-olds. 75 cards with step-by-step instructions for using ScratchJr to create interactive stories, animations, and games. 75 cards with step-by-step instructions that teach young readers how to code. Best-selling introduction to coding with Scratch. Combines clear instruction with clever comics to teach readers how to make games. 25 full color projects show young coders how to build computer games with Scratch. A playful introduction to coding where readers make versions of games they already love.
Project examples Animate a cat, build a snowman, and play tag Make a flower grow, play hide and seek, and pick peaches Write an interactive story, create a virtual pet, and play hide and seek Build a soccer game, create an interactive maze, and play music Create mazes, catch snowflakes, gobble up tacos, and dodge donuts in space Make games like Snake, Asteroid Breaker, Basketball, and a Mario-style platform game
Product description 160 pp. full color book Box of 75 full color coding cards Box of 75 full color coding cards 160 pp. full color book 128 pp. full color book 288 pp. full color book

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"Kids who can master Minecraft might want to try making their own games using this as a guideline."
—Joy Schwabach, Arkansas Online

"The book is well written, full of humor and puns, and the explanations of how things work are good. It also generally implements things in a sensible way and you aren't going to learn any bad habits or methods from the book. . . . highly recommended."
—Kay Ewbank, I Programmer, Programming Book Choices For Fun

"An excellent resource to learn how to make epic games . . . My son has been coding for several years now. He enjoyed working through this book and completing the games. He likes that the author's presentation is clear, concise, and engaging. There is no second-guessing with the illustrations if you are doing the steps correctly. "
—Renee Knoblauch, The Old Schoolhouse®

Praise for Scratch Programming Playground

“An impressive manual for achieving Scratch programming mastery and creating genuinely entertaining games.” —Kirkus Reviews

“My son was able to successfully complete each game he attempted. And along the way, he gained some excellent programming skills. I also really appreciated the character lessons he learned (patience and perseverance, not to mention goal-setting). These were a great by-product of Scratch programming!” —The Old Schoolhouse Magazine

“The book is well written, full of humor and puns, and the explanations of how things work are good.” —I Programmer

“I’m quite impressed with exactly how much of the Scratch programming tool the reader will have used and learned by the end of the book, and I think teachers and parents will find this a 5-star reference.” —Jim Kelly, GeekDad

“If you are looking for the next thing for your Minecraft-loving kids and haven’t tried Scratch, the Scratch Programming Playground book is a great guide to teach kids how to program by making cool games.” —Tech Savvy Mama

About the Author

Al Sweigart is a software developer who teaches programming to kids and adults. He has written several Python books for beginners, including the worldwide bestseller Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, as well as Invent Your Own Computer Games with Python, and Making Games with Python & Pygame.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ No Starch Press
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 6, 2021
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1718500211
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1718500211
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.16 pounds
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12 years
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.51 x 9.25 inches
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Scratch
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7
  • Best Sellers Rank: #224,473 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars (52)

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  • Juan Jose
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    Le compré a mi hijo este libro para su cumpleaños y verdaderamente disfruta mucho de el es para crear videojuegos además de práctica el inglés. Muy recomendado y le ayuda a la creatividad
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