Dr. Jon Woodcock has a degree in physics from the University of Oxford and a PhD in computational astrophysics from the University of London. He started coding at the age of eight and has programmed all kinds of computers, from single-chip microcontrollers to world-class supercomputers. His many projects include giant space simulations, research in high-tech companies, and intelligent robots made from junk. Jon has a passion for science and technology education, giving talks on space and running computer programming clubs in schools. He has worked on numerous science and technology books as a contributor and consultant, including DK's How Cool Stuff Works and Help Your Kids with Computer Coding.
"An absolutely wonderful introduction to programming games." — Kirkus Reviews"…clear instructions and plenty of images that make coding just about foolproof." — Booklist"A great resource that pushes Scratch to the limits of its use and entertainment." — School Library Journal
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