About the book
An introduction to coding for kids
Coding know-how is the coolest new tool kids can add to their creativity toolboxes—and all they need to get started is a computer connected to the internet and the lessons in this book. Easy!
The book offers fun step-by-step projects to create games, animations, and other digital toys while teaching a bit about coding along the way. Plus, each project has an end goal to instill confidence and a sense of accomplishment in young coders once the project comes to life.
- Create simple applications in Scratch to learn how to build things with coding
- Experiment with “real” coding with tools built in JavaScript
- Use free online tools
- Share what you build with friends, family, and teachers
Get creative and get coding!
Editions of Getting Started with Coding
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781119641629
- EBook
- ISBN 9781119641643
- EBook
- ISBN 9781119641636
Read an Excerpt
An introduction to coding for kids
Coding know-how is the coolest new tool kids can add to their creativity toolboxes—and all they need to get started is a computer connected to the internet and the lessons in this book. Easy!
The book offers fun step-by-step projects to create games, animations, and other digital toys while teaching a bit about coding along the way. Plus, each project has an end goal to instill confidence and a sense of accomplishment in young coders once the project comes to life.
- Create simple applications in Scratch to learn how to build things with coding
- Experiment with “real” coding with tools built in JavaScript
- Use free online tools
- Share what you build with friends, family, and teachers
Get creative and get coding!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Getting Started with Coding about?
An introduction to coding for kids
Coding know-how is the coolest new tool kids can add to their creativity toolboxes—and all they need to get started is a computer connected to the internet and the lessons in this book. Easy!
The book offers fun step-by-step projects to create games, animations, and other digital toys while teaching a bit about coding along the way. Plus, each project has an end goal to instill confidence and a sense of accomplishment in young coders once the project comes to life.
- Create simple applications in Scratch to learn how to build things with coding
- Experiment with “real” coding with tools built in JavaScript
- Use free online tools
- Share what you build with friends, family, and teachers
Get creative and get coding!
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Getting Started with Coding?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Science and technology > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Computing and Information Technology > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Programming and scripting languages
Where can I read a sample of Getting Started with Coding?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781119641629
Is Getting Started with Coding part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Dummies Junior
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Getting Started with Coding?
Camille McCue
Who is the Publisher of the book Getting Started with Coding?
Wiley
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Getting Started with Coding is available as paperback(ISBN 9781119641629) and ebook(ISBN 9781119641643) and ebook(ISBN 9781119641636)
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