{"product_id":"super-scratch-programming-adventure-scratch-3-isbn-9781718500129","title":"Super Scratch Programming Adventure! (Scratch 3)","description":"\u003cb\u003eComics! Games! Programming! \u003c\/b\u003eNow updated to cover Scratch 3.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScratch is the wildly popular educational programming language used by millions of first-time learners in classrooms and homes worldwide. By dragging together colorful blocks of code, kids can learn computer programming concepts and make cool games and animations. The latest version, Scratch 3, features an updated interface, new sprites and programming blocks, and extensions that let you program things like the micro:bit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSuper Scratch Programming Adventure!\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. Patient, step-by-step explanations of the code and fun programming challenges will have kids creating their own games in no time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis full-color comic book makes programming concepts like variables, flow control, and subroutines effortless to absorb. Packed with ideas for games that kids will be proud to show off, \u003ci\u003eSuper Scratch Programming Adventure!\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect first step for the budding programmer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCovers Scratch 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Note for Parents and Educators\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStage 1 \u003c\/b\u003e– Riding A Flare from the Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStage 2 \u003c\/b\u003e– Entering Deep Space\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStage 3\u003c\/b\u003e – Trapped By Mona Lisa’s Smile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStage 4 \u003c\/b\u003e– Defend Hong Kong's Technocore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStage 5\u003c\/b\u003e – Penalty Kick In Ipanema\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStage 6\u003c\/b\u003e – Race in the Desert\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStage 7\u003c\/b\u003e – The Secret Treasure of Giza\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStage 8\u003c\/b\u003e – Wizard's Race\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStage 9\u003c\/b\u003e – The Final Fight ... In Dark Space\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStage 10\u003c\/b\u003e – Epilogue\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eSuper Scratch Programming Adventure!\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eSuper Scratch Programming Adventure\u003c\/i\u003e will help introduce more young people to the creative possibilities of Scratch. The book grows out of one of the world’s most innovative and productive Scratch initiatives, organized by the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups. I’m delighted that their ideas and activities are now available to teachers, parents, and children around the world.” \u003cbr\u003e – \u003cb\u003eProfessor Mitchel Resnik, Director, MIT Scratch Team, MIT Media Lab\u003c\/b\u003e (From the Foreword) \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"Reveals the power of this deceptively simple programming language... A fun way to learn how to program Scratch, even for adults.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eMark Frauenfelder, Boing Boing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"A great introduction to game design. Kids will start building games from the first page.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eLiz Upton, The Raspberry Pi Project\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Walks readers through a series of extremely well-designed game-design projects, each of which introduces a new concept or two to young programmers, providing a gentle learning curve for mastering Scratch’s many powerful features.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eCory Doctorow, Boing Boing\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"If you think you might have a future programmer on your hands, it's time to introduce your kid to Scratch. . . . \u003ci\u003eSuper Scratch Programming Adventure!\u003c\/i\u003e makes it even easier to get started.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eRuth Suehle, GeekMom\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The book provides a fun approach to a language that is designed for fun . . . If you are looking for a motivational way of teaching programming to a young beginner then this is recommended.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Kay Ewbank, I Programmer, Programming Book Choices For Fun\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Learning through Engineering, Art, and Design (LEAD) Project\u003c\/b\u003e is an educational initiative established to encourage the development of creative thinking through the use of technology. 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