Coding projects in Scratch

Coding projects in Scratch

Jon Woodcock

Book - 2016

You can learn to create mind-bending illusions, crazy animations, and interactive artworks with this collection of Scratch projects! Woodcock shows you simple steps to becoming an expert coder, and helps you improve your coding skills so you can share games online.

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Subjects
Scratch (Computer program language) > Juvenile literature.
Computer games > Programming > Juvenile literature.
Published
New York, New York : DK Publishing 2016.
Language
English
Main Author
Jon Woodcock (author)
Edition
First American edition, 2016.
Item Description
"A step-by-step visual guide to coding your own animations, games, simulations, and more!"--Cover.
Physical Description
224 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes index.
ISBN
9781465451422
  • Foreword
  • 1. What is Coding?
  • Creative computers
  • Programming languages
  • How Scratch works
  • Getting Scratch
  • The Scratch interface
  • Types of projects
  • 2. Getting Started
  • Cat Art
  • Dino Dance Party
  • Animal Race
  • Ask Gobo
  • Funny Faces
  • 3. Art
  • Birthday Card
  • Spiralizer
  • Fantastic Flowers
  • 4. Games
  • Tunnel of Doom
  • Window Cleaner
  • 5. Simulations
  • Virtual Snow
  • Fireworks Display
  • Fractal Trees
  • Snowflake Simulator
  • 6. Music and Sound
  • Sprites and Sounds
  • Drumtastic
  • The Magic Spot
  • Spiral-o-tron
  • 8. What Next?
  • Next steps
  • Glossary
  • Index
  • Acknowledgments
Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

In a companion to Woodcock's recent Coding Games in Scratch, readers are shown how to use the free programming language Scratch to create playful animations, games, and other programs. Woodcock briefly explains coding and its creative applications in the opening chapter before branching into sections featuring replications of the Scratch interface and sprites (figures and objects that can be manipulated on-screen). Activities include programing a sprite-racing game, a spinning spiral animation, a simulation of a fireworks display, and sound experiments. The steps for each project are presented in stacks of scripts, along with sample screen shots, ideal for letting readers compare their progress to the instructions (as well as suggested "hacks and tweaks"). Woodcock creates an encouraging platform for beginners, laying solid groundwork for them to pursue more advanced projects. Ages 9-12. (July) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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