DK Computer Coding Projects for Kids

Computer Coding Projects For Kids is the perfect introduction to coding for children from bestselling education author Carol Vorderman. This colourful illustrated guide uses step-by-step instructions to show kids how to build a range of amazing projects, from birthday cards to music and games, using the programming language Scratch.

Activities such as creating a virtual fireworks display, simulated snowflakes, fractal art and optical illusions not only teach essential coding skills, but enable kids to have fun as they learn. Projects can be personalised and adapted to encourage creativity, and can even be shared with friends, providing a simple and fun way for kids to learn coding.

CONTENTS

· WHAT IS CODING?
o Creative computers
o Programming languages
o How Scratch works
o Getting Scratch
o The Scratch interface
o Types of project

· GETTING STARTED
o Cat Art
o Dino Dance Party
o Animal Race
o Ask Gobo
o Funny Faces

· ART
o Birthday Card
o Spiralizer
o Fantastic Flowers

· GAMES
o Tunnel of Doom
o Window Cleaner

· SIMULATIONS
o Virtual Snow
o Firework Display
o Fractal Trees
o Snowflake Simulator

· MUSIC AND SOUND
o Sprites and Sounds
o Drumtastic

· MINDBENDERS
o The Magic Spot
o Spiral-o-tron

· WHAT NEXT?
o Next steps
o Glossary
o Index
o Acknowledgments