Coding Projects in Python

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Pub Date 06 Jun 2017 | Archive Date 09 Jun 2018
DK, DK Children

Description

Python for beginners – you’ll learn how to build amazing graphics, fun games, and useful apps using Python, an easy yet powerful free programming language available for download.

A perfect introduction to Python coding for kids ages 10 and over who are ready to take the next step after Scratch - all they need is a desktop or laptop, and an internet connection to download Python 3.


Using fun graphics and easy-to-follow instructions, this straightforward, visual guide shows young learners how to build their own computer projects using Python. Step-by-step instructions teach essential coding basics like loops and conditionals, and outline 14 fun and exciting projects. Included is a script that cracks secret codes, a quiz to challenge family and friends, a matching game, and more.

When they feel more confident, kids can think creatively and use the tips and tricks provided to personalize and adapt each project. The simple, logical steps in Coding Projects in Python are fully illustrated with fun pixel art and build on the basics of coding. Kids will eventually have the skills to build whatever kind of project they can dream up - the only limit is your imagination!

Create, Remix and Customize!

Create crazy games, crack fiendish codes, and compose crafty quizzes with this amazing collection of Python projects. Suitable for beginners and experts alike, Coding Projects in Python has everything enthusiastic coders need. C

Follow the simple steps to learn how to write code in this popular programming language and improve your programming skills, while you learn to create, remix, and customize your own projects.

The material in this educational book is example based and the colors and humor keep children engaged while they learn to code. If your child is ready for the next step after mastering Scratch, this is the book to get!

Inside this guide, you will learn about:

- Starting with Python and first steps
- Creating cool graphics and playful apps
- Getting acquainted with games in Python

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 for kids are full of fun exercises with step-by-step guidance, making them the perfect introductory tools for building vital skills in computer programming. Coding Projects in Python is the third in an awesome coding book series for kids. Add Coding Projects in Scratch and Coding Games in Scratch to your collection. 

Python for beginners – you’ll learn how to build amazing graphics, fun games, and useful apps using Python, an easy yet powerful free programming language available for download.

A perfect...


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ISBN 9781465461889
PRICE $19.99 (USD)
PAGES 224

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Featured Reviews

I need this book, and I'm an adult. Coding is not my strong suit - SQL nearly broke me, and I've been hoping to get into Python, but the coding textbooks available to graduate students all assume prior experience with coding - prior experience I do not have. I needed a book that featured clear, simple, step-by-step explanations, and DK always delivers the best instruction guides. Coding Projects in Python is extremely helpful - I definitely recommend it to kids who are interested in coding, or adults who need an easy introduction to Python and who struggle with coding (like me).

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I've read a variety of coding books and websites of varying quality. This is a particularly good one. Coding books for children have a tendency to be simplified, often to the point that they are hardly useful. DK, though, has provided young readers with an in depth introduction. Explanations are clear. Loads of examples of the various coding principles. Even more importantly, the examples are more than just code. We're given concrete, applicable uses for these principles, how to use them for creating, say, a game. It's this direct application, not for a particular project (as web guides tend to have) but for a type of project. This is an excellent choice for any kid or adult looking to get started in Python.

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This was actually a very well thought out book. I certainly learned a lot and wouldn't mind using this as a quick reference tool or as a supplement to a coding class. The visuals make everything easy to follow and, since it's a book, you can go at your own pace. If anything seems to difficult or you can't follow what they're saying, they have complete codes in the references section of the book. I highly recommend this for anyone who doesn't learn coding well in traditional settings. Or, if you're looking for a project to do with your kids, this book would be a great way for both you and your child to learn while having fun.

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