Scratch for Kids for Dummies by Derek Breen (9781119014874)

Description - Scratch for Kids for Dummies by Derek Breen

Scratch is a fast, fun, and easy way to get started in computer
science
Do you want to make cool games, impressive animations, and
become an all-around Scratch super star? You've come to the right
place! Packed with full-color photos and easy-to-follow
instructions, Scratch For Kids For Dummies makes it easy to
get started?even if you've never attempted computer
programming or coding. Inside, you'll find out how to design and
develop your own games, create amazing animations, interact with
the online Scratch community, and much more!
There's no doubting that Scratch is fun, but it also helps you
learn to think creatively, reason symmetrically, and work
collaboratively?essential skills for life in the
21st century. Best of all, the software is completely
free and runs right in your web browser! With the help of this
down-to-earth and friendly guide, you'll quickly discover how to
choose from a library of characters, backgrounds, and props, draw
your own options, and open another user's project, modify it, and
publish it online?all with the click of a button.

Create games, stories, and animations

Learn programming

Share your projects with the Scratch community

Participate in the Scratch forums

If you're looking to make the most of MIT's Scratch software but
don't quite know where to start, everything you need to try your
hand at this popular multimedia programming tool is right here. So
what are you waiting for?

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