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Creative Coding in Python: 30+ Programming Projects in Art, Games, and More

Name: Creative Coding in Python: 30+ Programming Projects in Art, Games, and More
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Book Synopsis: Creative Coding in Python presents over 30 creative projects that teach kids how to code in the easy and intuitive programming language, Python. Creative Coding in Python teaches the fundamentals of computer programming and demonstrates how to code 30+ fun, creative projects using Python, a free, intuitive, open-source programming language that's one of the top five most popular worldwide and one of the most popular Google search terms in the U.S. Computer science educator Sheena Vaidyanathan helps kids understand the fundamental ideas of computer programming and the process of computational thinking using illustrations, flowcharts, and pseudocode, then shows how to apply those essentials to code exciting projects in Python:

Chatbots: Discover variables, strings, integers, and more to design conversational programs.
Geometric art: Use turtle graphics to create original masterpieces.
Interactive fiction: Explore booleans and conditionals to invent "create your own adventure" games.
Dice games: Reuse code to devise games of chance.
Arcade games and apps: Understand GUI (graphical user interfaces) and create your own arcade games and apps.

What's next? Look at exciting ways to use your powerful new skills and expand your knowledge of coding in Python. Creative Coding in Python gives kids the tools they need to create their own computer programs.

Check out projects from the book as well as sample lesson plans on how to use this in your classroom on the book website creativecodinginpython.com.

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Ready to unlock your child's creativity while teaching them valuable coding skills? Look no further than Creative Coding in Python: 30+ Programming Projects in Art, Games, and More. This book offers over 30 exciting projects that will engage kids and teach them the fundamentals of computer programming.

Python is the perfect programming language for beginners, and Creative Coding in Python takes full advantage of its simplicity. With Python being one of the top five most popular programming languages worldwide, your child will be learning a valuable skill that opens up countless opportunities.

Computer science educator Sheena Vaidyanathan breaks down complex coding concepts into easy-to-understand illustrations, flowcharts, and pseudocode. Your child will learn how to apply these coding essentials to create their own chatbots, geometric art, interactive fiction, dice games, and even arcade games and apps!

But it doesn't end there. Creative Coding in Python is just the beginning of your child's coding journey. With their new skills, they'll be able to explore exciting ways to use Python and expand their knowledge further. The book also provides sample lesson plans, making it a valuable resource for educators.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to inspire your child and give them the tools they need to create their own computer programs. Visit the book website to check out some projects from the book and access sample lesson plans for classroom use.

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