{"product_id":"python-for-kids-isbn-9781593274078","title":"Python for Kids","description":"Python is a powerful, expressive programming language that’s easy to learn and fun to use! But books about learning to program in Python can be kind of dull, gray, and boring, and that’s no fun for anyone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePython for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e brings Python to life and brings you (and your parents) into the world of programming. The ever-patient Jason R. Briggs will guide you through the basics as you experiment with unique (and often hilarious) example programs that feature ravenous monsters, secret agents, thieving ravens, and more. New terms are defined; code is colored, dissected, and explained; and quirky, full-color illustrations keep things on the lighter side.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapters end with programming puzzles designed to stretch your brain and strengthen your understanding. By the end of the book you’ll have programmed two complete games: a clone of the famous Pong and \"Mr. Stick Man Races for the Exit\"—a platform game with jumps, animation, and much more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs you strike out on your programming adventure, you’ll learn how to:\u003cbr\u003e–Use fundamental data structures like lists, tuples, and maps\u003cbr\u003e–Organize and reuse your code with functions and modules\u003cbr\u003e–Use control structures like loops and conditional statements\u003cbr\u003e–Draw shapes and patterns with Python’s turtle module\u003cbr\u003e–Create games, animations, and other graphical wonders with tkinter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy should serious adults have all the fun? \u003ci\u003ePython for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e is your ticket into the amazing world of computer programming.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor kids ages 10+ (and their parents)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe code in this book runs on almost anything: Windows, Mac, Linux, even an OLPC laptop or Raspberry Pi!\u003c\/b\u003eAbout the Author and Technical Reviewers\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003ePart I: Learning to Program\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: Not All Snakes Slither\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Calculations and Variables\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Strings, Lists, Tuples, and Maps\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Drawing with Turtles\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Asking Questions with if and else\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Going Loopy\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Recycling Your Code with Functions and Modules\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: How to Use Classes and Objects\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: Python's Built-In Functions\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10: Useful Python Modules\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11: More Turtle Graphics\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12: Using tkinter for Better Graphics\u003cbr\u003ePart II: Bounce!\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13: Beginning Your First Game: Bounce!\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14: Finishing Your First Game: Bounce!\u003cbr\u003ePart III: Mr. Stick Man Races for the Exit\u003cbr\u003eChapter 15: Creating Graphics for the Mr. Stick Man Game\u003cbr\u003eChapter 16: Developing the Mr. Stick Man Game\u003cbr\u003eChapter 17: Creating Mr. Stick Man\u003cbr\u003eChapter 18: Completing the Mr. Stick Man Game\u003cbr\u003eAfterword: Where to Go from Here\u003cbr\u003eAppendix: Python Keywords\u003cbr\u003eGlossary\u003cbr\u003eIndex\"By the end of the book you have a fully-functional platform game running, and most likely a head full of ideas about your next game…\u003ci\u003ePython for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e is just as good an introduction for adults learning to code.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Geek.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An excellent introduction to programming for anyone interested in learning to program, regardless of their age. The material is extremely well organized and presented, and makes for a great resource for either home or school.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—GeekDad\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Despite the title, a fun book for all ages. The provides a clear, easy to follow, introduction to python programming. The content is easy to understand, the examples are clearly illustrated and straightforward.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Technical YA, Best Books to Learn Python Language in 2021 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eJason Briggs\u003c\/b\u003e has been a programmer since the age of eight, when he first learned BASIC on a Radio Shack TRS-80. Since then he has written software professionally as a developer and systems architect and served as Contributing Editor for Java Developer's Journal. His articles have appeared in JavaWorld, ONJava and ONLamp. \u003ci\u003ePython for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e is his first book.","brand":"No Starch Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44886983180517,"sku":"NP9781593274078","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781593274078.jpg?v=1742916720","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/python-for-kids-isbn-9781593274078","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}