{"product_id":"mission-python-isbn-9781593278571","title":"Mission Python","description":"\u003cb\u003eProgram a graphical adventure game in this hands-on, beginner-friendly introduction to coding in the Python language.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaunch into coding with \u003ci\u003eMission Python\u003c\/i\u003e, a space-themed guide to building a complete computer game in Python. You'll learn programming fundamentals like loops, strings, and lists as you build Escape!, an exciting game with a map to explore, items to collect, and tricky logic puzzles to solve. As you work through the book, you'll build exercises and mini-projects, like making a spacewalk simulator and creating an astronaut's safety checklist that will put your new Python skills to the test. You'll learn how to use Pygame Zero, a free resource that lets you add graphics and sound effects to your creations, and you'll get useful game-making tips, such as how to design fun puzzles and intriguing maps. Before you know it, you'll have a working, awesome game to stump your friends with (and some nifty coding skills, too!). You can follow this book using a Raspberry Pi or a Microsoft Windows PC, and the 3D graphics and sound effects you need are provided as a download.\"Sean McManus has managed to put Python programming language within easy reach.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Teach Secondary\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eMission Python\u003c\/i\u003e takes a reader from their first steps in programming to completing their first game.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Custom PC Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"If you’re looking for additions to your computer science education or gifts for your budding programmer, I’d generally recommend anything from No Starch Press, but \u003ci\u003eMission Python\u003c\/i\u003e is one of my new favorites.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—GeekMom\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A great book to get into coding a game in Python.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Othelo Vieira, OtheloVieira.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eSean McManus \u003c\/b\u003eis an experienced computer book author, with extensive experience in writing coding books for children. His children's titles include \u003ci\u003eCool Scratch Projects in Easy Steps\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eScratch Programming in Easy Steps\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSuper Skills: How To Code in 10 Easy Lessons\u003c\/i\u003e. He co-wrote \u003ci\u003eRaspberry Pi For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003ewith Mike Cook. Sean has been a Code Club volunteer, helping junior school children to learn programming in weekly sessions.","brand":"No Starch Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302385209573,"sku":"NP9781593278571","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781593278571.jpg?v=1767732813","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/mission-python-isbn-9781593278571","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}