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Coding for beginners using Scratch

By Rosie Dickins, Louie Stowell and others

Can you make characters move, think and play while discovering how computers really follow instructions?

clear practical colourful accessible

Genres

Non-fiction

What is Coding for beginners using Scratch about?

Discover how computers follow instructions and learn to create your own games and animations with Scratch. This clear, colourful guide introduces coding through simple, step-by-step projects, showing how to make characters move, respond and interact on screen. Young programmers can explore key ideas such as sequences, loops, sounds and controls while building their skills and confidence. With plenty of practical activities and helpful illustrations, it is an accessible introduction for children who are completely new to coding.

About the author

Rosie Dickins is a British author who has written lots of fun and interesting books for children. She enjoys making stories come alive and loves sharing amazing facts in her non-fiction books, like ‘The Usborne Art Book About Me’. Rosie hopes her books will inspire you to explore, learn and use your imagination.

Pages

95 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2015

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