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Super scratch programming adventure! : learn to program by making cool games [covers version 2] / The Lead Project.

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No Starch Press, c2014

Computer games -- Programming -- Juvenile literature.

Scratch (Computer program language) -- Juvenile literature.

Computer games -- Design -- Juvenile literature.

9781593275310 (pbk.)

1593275315 (pbk.)

157 p. : col. illus. ; 25 cm.

"This edition has been updated to cover Scratch 2."

"Super Scratch programming adventure! is a translation of the original Traditional Chinese-language edition, ..., published by the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, 2010."

Translated from the Chinese.

"Scratch is the wildly popular educational programming language used by millions of first-time learners in classrooms, libraries, and homes worldwide. By dragging together colorful blocks of code, kids quickly learn computer programming concepts and make cool games and animations. In Super Scratch Programming Adventure!, kids learn programming fundamentals as they make their very own playable video games. They'll create projects inspired by classic arcade games that can be programmed (and played!) in an afternoon. The book's patient, step-by-step explanations of the code and fun programming challenges will have kids creating their own games in no time. This full-color comic book makes programming concepts like flow control, subroutines, and data types effortless to absorb. Packed with ideas for games that kids will be proud to show off, Super Scratch Programming Adventure! is the perfect first step for the budding programmer."

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