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A project-filled introduction to coding that shows kids how to build programs by making cool games.

Scratch, the colorful drag-and-drop programming language, is used by millions of first-time learners worldwide. Scratch 3 features an updated interface, new programming blocks, and the ability to run on tablets and smartphones, so you can learn how to code on the go.

In Scratch 3 Programming Playground, you’ll learn to code by making cool games. Get ready to destroy asteroids, shoot hoops, and slice and dice fruit! Each game includes easy-to-follow instructions with full-color images, review questions, and creative coding challenges to make the game your own. Want to add more levels or a cheat code? No problem, just write some code.

You’ll learn to make games like:
Maze Runner: escape the maze!Snaaaaaake: gobble apples and avoid your own tailAsteroid Breaker: smash space rocksFruit Slicer: a Fruit Ninja cloneBrick Breaker: a remake of Breakout, the brick-breaking classicPlatformer: a game inspired by Super Mario Bros
Learning how to program shouldn’t be dry and dreary. With Scratch 3 Programming Playground, you’ll make a game of it!

Covers: Scratch 3

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Author
Marina Umaschi Bers and Mitchel Resnick Marina Umaschi Bers and Amanda Sullivan Natalie Rusk and the Scratch Team The LEAD Project Max Wainewright Al Sweigart

Age range
5+ 5+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 10+

User Experience Level
Beginner Beginner Beginner Beginner Beginner to Intermediate Beginner to Intermediate

Covers Scratch version
ScratchJr ScratchJr Scratch 3.0 Scratch 3.0 Scratch 3.0 Scratch 3.0

Description
Hands-on activities introduce young readers to ScratchJr, a visual programming language designed for 5-to-7-year-olds. 75 cards with step-by-step instructions for using ScratchJr to create interactive stories, animations, and games. 75 cards with step-by-step instructions that teach young readers how to code. Best-selling introduction to coding with Scratch. Combines clear instruction with clever comics to teach readers how to make games. 25 full color projects show young coders how to build computer games with Scratch. A playful introduction to coding where readers make versions of games they already love.

Project examples
Animate a cat, build a snowman, and play tag Make a flower grow, play hide and seek, and pick peaches Write an interactive story, create a virtual pet, and play hide and seek Build a soccer game, create an interactive maze, and play music Create mazes, catch snowflakes, gobble up tacos, and dodge donuts in space Make games like Snake, Asteroid Breaker, Basketball, and a Mario-style platform game

Product description
160 pp. full color book Box of 75 full color coding cards Box of 75 full color coding cards 160 pp. full color book 128 pp. full color book 288 pp. full color book

Publisher ‏ : ‎ No Starch Press; 2nd edition (January 6, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1718500211
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1718500211
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 – 12 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1010L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 – 7
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.16 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.51 x 9.25 inches