Coding for Kids for Dummies

by Camille McCue

An easy-to-grasp introduction to coding concepts for kids Coding For Kids For Dummies breaks coding into a series of small projects, each designed to teach elementary-to-middle-school-aged students a core concept to build a game, application, or other tool. In this his hands-on, friendly guide readers will get access to a leading coding tool that has been designed specifically for kids, showing them how to create the projects provided in the book as well as how to implement them into their own creative work. Written by a teacher and leading advocate of coding education, Coding For Kids For Dummies explains to kids in plain English how to apply the math and logic skills they already have to the subject of coding. In no time, they'll be grasping basic coding concepts, completing their very own technical feats, and arming themselves with the computer science experience and know-how to prepare for a future working with technology. If you're a student who wants to learn coding, a parent who wants to help your kid pursue an interest in coding, or a teacher who is in need of a supplemental course book for your computer science class, Coding For Kids For Dummies has you covered.

Genres: Coding, Nonfiction, Computers, Reference

370 pages, Paperback

First published October 16, 2014

Reviews

[Terry Freedman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Part of the "Dummies" series, this book got off on the wrong foot with me, I'm afraid, because I don't like being called a "dummy" just because I don't know something. Also, I'm fed up with hearing about coding, coding, coding.

However, I got over that, and discovered that the book is very useful indeed. It consists of 15 step-by-step projects, related to a programming application called "Microworlds". Fortunately, it comes with a trial version of the program, but in any case it seems so similar to Logo that you could probably adapt the projects anyway.

It's worth getting the book because the project ideas are quite good, and the terms of the trial version of the software are quite generous for educational use. Moreover, I found the projects not only interesting and innovative, but also with readable instructions!

If you want to be shown that a Logo-like program can do more than draw squares, this book is for you.

[Madelyn Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is great! It really helped me get a better idea about coding. Not only that, the book is so engaging that makes it easy for anyone to understand and enjoy. We live in a society today that is so focused on technology that it is good to pick up a book to read to learn about coding. I have tried certain apps and they just don't work as well as this book does. Definitely buy!

[Sobia A Khan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great supplemental resource for teachers and parents. For kids who are interested in coding and computing. Lots of great projects and easy to read and follow instructions.

[Laurie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Got this book so I could understand my husband's world of programming a little better. If I, a tech illiterate person, can learn how to code a spirograph with MWEX, anyone can!

[Jacob]

I thought it was very beneficial and helpful for me because I like coding and I'm trying to learn as many coding launguages as I can.

[Muzammil Hussain]

i am muzammil from pakistan.iam bscs student in university of central punjab.