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Hello World! : A complete Python-based computer programming tutorial with fun illustrations, examples, and hand-on exercises.
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Hello World!
Author(s): Warren Sande, Carter Sande
”Simple yet empowering. Kids will be amazed at how quickly they can get productive.” - James McGinn, Bull Valley
Key Features
Learn to program with Python, a language designed to be easy for beginners
Written by father-and-son team Warren and Carter Sande
Colorful pictures, clever cartoons, and fun examples
Practice questions and exercises
Kid-tested and reviewed by professional educators
Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.
About The Book
With this book, ANYONE can learn to write useful programs and games in Python. Designed especially for readers 9-16 years old, this book is easy to read and use. Printed in full color, it’s never boring, with hands-on practice and interesting graphics throughout.
Hello World! Computer Programming for Kids and Other Beginners, Third Edition introduces the world of computer programming in a clear and fun style. Using Python, a programming language designed to be easy to learn, each engaging lesson teaches skills that apply to any kind of programming. It brings to life the basic concepts of computing—looping, decisions, input and output, graphics, and more. Now in its third edition, this international bestseller has been fully updated to Python 3 and includes a new chapter about how the internet works.
What You Will Learn
Install Python and get set up for programming
Math and data for programming
Building GUIs for your programs
Creating simple games
Adding comments to your code
Graphics, sprites, and collision detection
Simulate pets and a lunar landing
Where to go next on your programming journey
This Book Is Written For
Like the previous two editions, Hello World! Third Edition is not just for kids. While the tone is light and engaging, it doesn't "talk down" to the reader, and beginners of any age will love its readability and sense of humor. Written by Warren Sande and his son, Carter, it is full of examples that will get you thinking and learning. Reviewed by professional educators, this book is kid-tested and parent-approved. You don't need to know anything about programming to use the book, just the basics of using a computer. If you can start a program and save a file, you can learn to program using this book!
Review(s):
ISBN: 9781617297021
Author(s): Warren Sande, Carter Sande
”Simple yet empowering. Kids will be amazed at how quickly they can get productive.” - James McGinn, Bull Valley
Key Features
Learn to program with Python, a language designed to be easy for beginners
Written by father-and-son team Warren and Carter Sande
Colorful pictures, clever cartoons, and fun examples
Practice questions and exercises
Kid-tested and reviewed by professional educators
Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.
About The Book
With this book, ANYONE can learn to write useful programs and games in Python. Designed especially for readers 9-16 years old, this book is easy to read and use. Printed in full color, it’s never boring, with hands-on practice and interesting graphics throughout.
Hello World! Computer Programming for Kids and Other Beginners, Third Edition introduces the world of computer programming in a clear and fun style. Using Python, a programming language designed to be easy to learn, each engaging lesson teaches skills that apply to any kind of programming. It brings to life the basic concepts of computing—looping, decisions, input and output, graphics, and more. Now in its third edition, this international bestseller has been fully updated to Python 3 and includes a new chapter about how the internet works.
What You Will Learn
Install Python and get set up for programming
Math and data for programming
Building GUIs for your programs
Creating simple games
Adding comments to your code
Graphics, sprites, and collision detection
Simulate pets and a lunar landing
Where to go next on your programming journey
This Book Is Written For
Like the previous two editions, Hello World! Third Edition is not just for kids. While the tone is light and engaging, it doesn't "talk down" to the reader, and beginners of any age will love its readability and sense of humor. Written by Warren Sande and his son, Carter, it is full of examples that will get you thinking and learning. Reviewed by professional educators, this book is kid-tested and parent-approved. You don't need to know anything about programming to use the book, just the basics of using a computer. If you can start a program and save a file, you can learn to program using this book!
Review(s):
ISBN: 9781617297021