Coding with Scratch is an interactive workbook to help kids learn to use Scratch, which is a simple programming language that's easy for beginners to pick up. In Scratch, programs are made by joining together colored blocks using the mouse - these groups (scripts) tell characters (sprites) what to do. It's free and fun to experiment with as you make your own stories, animations, games, music, and art. This workbook will walk you through your first project and help you learn specific skills. Readers will learn about if-then, variables, inputs and events, and more. It's the perfect coding book for beginners or Scratch enthusiasts who want to find out how to use all the exciting new features, such as new types of blocks and sound effects, of Scratch 3.0. This new

Computer Coding with Scratch 3.0 Workbook

Coding with Scratch is an interactive workbook to help kids learn to use Scratch, which is a simple programming language that's easy for beginners to pick up. In Scratch, programs are made by joining together colored blocks using the mouse - these groups (scripts) tell characters (sprites) what to do. It's free and fun to experiment with as you make your own stories, animations, games, music, and art. This workbook will walk you through your first project and help you learn specific skills. Readers will learn about if-then, variables, inputs and events, and more. It's the perfect coding book for beginners or Scratch enthusiasts who want to find out how to use all the exciting new features, such as new types of blocks and sound effects, of Scratch 3.0. This new version of Scratch will also let you code and play games on tablets, and play the games you create on smart phones. 40 pages, softcover. Ages 7-10 / Grades 2-5.

System Requirements: A desktop or laptop with Adobe 10.2 or later, and an internet connection to download Scratch 3.0.