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The Everything Kids' Scratch Coding Book

by Jason Rukman

Teach kids the concepts of coding in easy-to-understand language and help them develop games of their own with The Everything Kids' Scratch Coding Book!

Understanding computer science is becoming a necessity in the modern age. As our world shifts towards becoming increasingly more technical and automated, the ability to code and understand computers has become one of the most valuable skills any child can have on the road to a successful life. More and more schools are recognizing this importance and have started to implement computer science and coding as core elements in their curriculums, right alongside math and history.

The Everything Kids' Scratch Coding Book helps children get a head start on this new essential skill, with Scratch coding—a language designed by MIT specifically to help a younger audience learn to code. In no time, children will learn basic coding concepts, build fun games, and get a competitive edge on their classmates. This book encourages children to think analytically and problem-solve, while helping them develop an essential skill that will last them a lifetime.

FORMAT
Paperback
LANGUAGE
English
CONDITION
Brand New


Author Biography

Jason Rukman is the CEO and cofounder of Ucodemy, a Scratch education dashboard for elementary and middle-grade teachers. Ucodemy provides unique instructional videos and courses to be used as part of a computer science curriculum. He is responsible for the development and marketing of iTCH, a hybrid version of the Scratch program with ready-to-go coding lessons within the Scratch interface. Through Ucodemy and iTCH, Jason has provided lessons to more than 150,000 students.

Review

"Comprehensive, yet easy for children to follow." * Parents In Touch *

Review Quote

"Comprehensive, yet easy for children to follow."

Details

ISBN1507207972
Author Jason Rukman
Year 2018
ISBN-10 1507207972
ISBN-13 9781507207970
Media Book
Publication Date 2018-12-27
Publisher Adams Media Corporation
Format Paperback
Pages 256
Short Title The Everything Kids' Scratch Coding Book
Language English
Subtitle Learn to Code and Create Your Own Cool Games!
Audience Age 8-12
Imprint Everything
UK Release Date 2018-12-27
Place of Publication Holbrook
Country of Publication United States
AU Release Date 2018-12-27
NZ Release Date 2018-12-27
US Release Date 2018-12-27
Illustrations 4-color
DEWEY 794.81525
Audience General
Series Everything® Kids Series

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