Python for Kids for Dummies - (For Kids for Dummies) by Brendan Scott (Paperback)

About the Book

Coding experts point to Python as one of the best languages to start with when you're learning coding. It's been a popular choice for schools and code camps who want to introduce coding to a younger audience. Python For Kids For Dummies helps teach the basics of coding and Python to kids who don't have the opportunity to take coding classes at school or in camp as well as those who simply prefer to learn on their own.

Book Synopsis

The kid-friendly way to learning coding with Python

Calling all wanna-be coders! Experts point to Python as one of the best languages to start with when you're learning coding, and Python For Kids For Dummies makes it easier than ever. Packed with approachable, bite-sized projects that won't make you lose your cool, this fun and friendly guide teaches the basics of coding with Python in a language you can understand. In no time, you'll be installing Python tools, creating guessing games, building a geek speak translator, making a trivia game, constructing a Minecraft chat client, and so much more.

Whether you don't have the opportunity to take coding classes at school or in camp--or just simply prefer to learn on your own--Python For Kids For Dummies makes getting acquainted with this popular coding language fast and easy. It walks you step-by-step through basic coding projects and provides lots of hands-on tasks that give you a sweet sense of accomplishment when you complete them. What's not to love about that?

• Navigate the basics of coding with the Python language
• Create your own applications and games
• Find help from other Python users
• Expand your technology skills with Python

If you're a pre-to-early-teen looking to add coding skills to your creativity toolbox, Python For Kids For Dummies is your sure-fire weapon for getting up and running with one of the hottest programming languages around.

From the Back Cover

• Learn a Pro Coding Language
• Create Games and Secret Messages
• Customize Your Projects

Learn Python, build cool stuff!

Want to learn coding? Python is a great place to start! This book includes 10 fun step-by-step projects that help you learn coding basics with Python while you create guessing games, a geek-speak translator, and more!

• Get started -- install Python, learn your way around it, and write your first program
• Explore it -- take a guided tour from Python basics to building applications
• Build things -- create encrypted messages, set up a math game, and have fun with silly sentences

About the Author

Brendan Scott is a dad who loves Python and wants kids to get some of its magic too. He started pythonforkids.brendanscott.com to help teach his oldest child to code. He maintains it to help other young people learn Python.