Learn to code games and use Scratch, guided by your favorite Star Wars characters!
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.
Kiki Prottsman is Education Program Manager at Code.org and
a former computer science instructor at the University of Oregon.
As a champion for responsible computing and equity in both CS
employment and education, Kiki works with many organizations to
improve the experience of girls and women in STEM. She currently
sits on the Advisory Board for Wonder Workshop Robotics, and is a
member of the Leadership team for the Oregon Girls Collaborative
Project. Kiki is based in Eugene, Oregon.
Learn to code with C-3PO and Darth Vader. This easy guide lets them
build their own characters, navigate spaceships through an asteroid
belt and go on jet-pack adventures. * Smallish *
Star Wars Coding Projects is a fantastic introduction to an
increasingly important skill. It's an ideal gift for kids who are
new to coding and should set them up with both the knowledge and
confidence to create their own games and animations using Scratch.
* Diary of the Dad *
With the high production values you expect from DK books, tons of
lovely artwork, and a whole host of interesting programming
projects, it's an instant win. * Read it Daddy *
My son loved the projects and immediately book marked a few of the
projects to try with his Dad. The book is really well made, he
loved the colour coded pages and the progress bar which runs along
the top of each page. My son really enjoyed reading this book and
was excited to get started. * The Gingerbread House *
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