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"Video Game Programming for Kids" introduces pre-teens and young learners to the exciting world of game programming. This concise, dynamic book is designed specifically for 8-12 years olds and uses simple language; a step-by-step approach; and no-cost QB64 easy, but powerful, software to teach short graphics programs and games. This book is ideal for true beginners or young users who have no prior experience with programming tools. The author uses a humorous, captivating approach with brief chapters that each focus on a single programming or basic computer science concept. All programs and readings center around fun activities, such as cracking a safe, guessing the secret number, or finding the treasure.
| Hello Stinky Head [intro to QB64] | |
| Big Mean Kitty Chases Cute Little Dog [simple graphics] | |
| Save the Hangman [simple game] | |
| Finding Secret Pirate Treasure [timed game] | |
| Let's Go Fishing [complex graphics] | |
| Backpack Attack [first real time game] | |
| Fighting Scary Robots that like to say "Exterminate!" [audio chapter] | |
| Super Squirt Gun versus the Lizard [getting player input] | |
| You Forgot Your Combination!? [doing math] | |
| You Big Ant Stomping Meanie [arrays] | |
| Beetles Are Kind of Dumb (but let's be nice to them) [game logic] | |
| Driving Like Crazy [serious collision game] | |
| Catch The Parachute Guy! | |
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ISBN: 9781435461161
ISBN-10: 1435461169
Series: For Teens (Course Technology)
Audience:
Children
For Ages: 8 - 12 years old
For Grades: 3 - 7
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 192
Published: 16th April 2012
Dimensions (cm): 22.9 x 17.7
x 2.4
Weight (kg): 0.488
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