{"product_id":"javascript-for-kids-for-dummies-isbn-9781119119869","title":"JavaScript For Kids For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eHave big dreams? Kick start them with JavaScript!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf we've learned one thing from the Millennial generation, it's that no one is too young to make history online. \u003ci\u003eJavaScript For Kids For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e introduces pre-teens and early teens alike to the world of JavaScript, which is an integral programming language that drives the functionality of websites and apps. This informative, yet engaging text guides you through the basics of coding with JavaScript, and is an essential resource if you want to expand your technology skills while following easy, step-by-step instructions. Through small, goal-oriented projects, you learn key coding concepts, while actually creating apps, games, and more. This hands-on experience, coupled with the presentation of ideas in a simple style, allows you to both learn and retain JavaScript fundamentals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJavaScript has been heralded as 'the programming language of the web,' and many kids are interested in learning how to use it; however, most schools don't offer coding classes at this level, and most families can't afford the high cost of coding classes through a summer camp. But this can't stop you from developing your JavaScript coding skills! This fun text is all you need to get started on your JavaScript journey.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore the basics of JavaScript through the creation of a calculator app\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeepen your understanding of HTML, arrays, and variables by building a grocery shopping app\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn conditional logic through the development of a choose your own adventure game\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover loops and strings by creating a lemonade stand app and MadLibs-style game\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJavaScript For Kids For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e brings pre-teens and early teens into the world of coding by teaching them one of the key Web design languages.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: What Is JavaScript? Alert! JavaScript Is Awesome! 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Programming the Web 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Understanding Syntax 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Giving and Receiving Data 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Fiddling with Web Applications 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Animating the Web 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: JavaScript and HTML 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: JavaScript and CSS 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Building an Animated Robot 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Getting Operations 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Building Your Dream Car with Operands 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Putting It Together with Operators 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Creating Your Own JavaScript Word Game 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Arrays and Functions 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Creating and Changing Arrays 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Making It Functional 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Creating a Wish List Program 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Freedom of Choice 231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Making Decisions with the If...Else Statement 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Doing Different Things with Switch 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Choose Your Own Adventure 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: Loops 293\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: What’s This Loop For? 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Using While Loops 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Building a Lemonade Stand 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Minnick\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eEva Holland\u003c\/b\u003e are experienced web developers, tech trainers, and coauthors of \u003ci\u003eCoding with JavaScript For Dummies.\u003c\/i\u003e Together they founded WatzThis?, a company focused on training and course development.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn coding and build cool stuff!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJavaScript is what makes websites and apps work. 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