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Book Synopsis: Catch a glimpse inside a school bus and you’ll see lots of kids looking down. What are they doing? They’re deciding on strategy, building cities, setting traps for monsters, sharing resources, and nurturing critical relationships.
Over 90 percent of kids ages 2–17 play video games. In Video Games: Design and Code Your Own Adventure, young readers learn why games are so compelling and what ancient games such as mancala have in common with modern games like Minecraft. Kids will even create their very own video games using software such as MIT's Scratch!
Using a familiar, high-interest subject, Video Games introduces foundation subjects such as geometry, physics, probability, and psychology in a practical framework. Building Tetris pieces out of Rice Crispie Treats and designing board games are some of the hands-on projects that engage readers' building skills, while writing actual game code opens digital doors readers may not have known existed.
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Calling all future game designers! Video Games: Design and Code Your Own Adventure is the ultimate guide for young creative minds ready to dive into the world of gaming. With over 90 percent of kids ages 2–17 playing video games, there's no denying the allure and power of this medium. Don't just be a player, be a creator!
In this engaging book, we explore the fascinating connections between ancient and modern games, from the strategic art of mancala to the limitless possibilities of Minecraft. Your child will gain a deeper understanding of why games are so captivating while discovering the fundamental concepts behind them.
But that's not all! Video Games goes beyond theory and puts your child's skills to the test. With software like MIT's Scratch, they'll unlock their inner game designer and bring their ideas to life. Building Tetris pieces out of Rice Crispie Treats and designing their very own board game are just some of the hands-on projects that will ignite their creativity and problem-solving skills.
Get ready to level up! Video Games introduces key subjects like geometry, physics, probability, and psychology in a practical and exciting way. By writing actual game code, your child will gain a new perspective on the digital world and open digital doors they may have never imagined existed.
Unleash your child's passion for gaming and empower their future. Don't miss out on this incredible journey. Get Video Games: Design and Code Your Own Adventure now!
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