The second edition of the best-selling Python for Kids--which brings
you (and your parents) into the world of programming--has been
completely updated to use the latest version of Python, along with tons
of new projects!
Python is a powerful programming language that's easy to learn and fun
to use! But books about programming in Python can be dull and that's no
fun for anyone.
Python for Kids brings kids (and their parents) into the wonderful
world of programming. Jason R. Briggs guides you through the basics,
experimenting with unique (and hilarious) example programs featuring
ravenous monsters, secret agents, thieving ravens, and more. New terms
are defined; code is colored and explained; puzzles stretch the brain
and strengthen understanding; and full-color illustrations keep you
engaged throughout.
By the end of the book, you'll have programmed two games: a clone of the
famous Pong, and "Mr. Stick Man Races for the Exit"--a platform game
with jumps and animation.
This second edition is revised and updated to reflect Python 3
programming practices. There are new puzzles to inspire you and two new
appendices to guide you through Python's built-in modules and
troubleshooting your code.
As you strike out on your programming adventure, you'll learn how to:
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Use fundamental data structures like lists, tuples, and dictionaries
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Organize and reuse your code with functions and modules
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Use control structures like loops and conditional statements
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Draw shapes and patterns with Python's turtle module
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Create games, animations, and other graphical wonders with tkinter
Why should serious adults have all the fun? Python for Kids is your
ticket into the amazing world of computer programming.
Covers Python 3.x which runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, even Raspberry Pi
