"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to coding in video games" --

"You probably know that Minecraft is one of the world's most popular video games. But did you know that it's the ultimate way for gamers to get creative? Minecraft players build vehicles, famous buildings, and even entire cities. All you need is your imagination and the right construction materials. Get fun tips and fascinating facts as you learn the ins and outs of Minecraft construction" -- Page [4] cover.

"Coding computer programs is one of the most valuable skills for anyone to have. Written for children with little to no coding experience, 'Coding Games in Scratch' guides children through building platform games, puzzles, racers, and 3-D action games. Schools have incorporated computer coding into their curriculum, beginning as early as kindergarten to ensure students understand the languages and uses of computer coding. The step-by-step guides are...

Provides comprehensive guide to creating interactive, story-based adventure games using Twine, a free online scripting tool, covering such topics as how to use links, add images, and apply formatting, plus scripting games to remember and respond to player choices.

Offers aspiring Minecraft programmers step-by-step instructions on extending the game experience through programming projects that include building intelligent objects, creating alien invasions, and writing interactive games.

"An introduction to the basics of programming with Scratch. Provides instructions to create 25 different games that teach core coding fundamentals such as loops, variables, and functions, as well as open-ended exercises"--

An introduction to the colorful drag-and-drop programming language shares numerous projects that use engaging video games, from Maze Runner to Breakout, to introduce programming fundamentals and basic coding.

Is your child a designer at heart? Help them apply their design skills to video game design using Scratch and this book! This book introduces simple programming concepts over the course of three projects a child can follow to create a video game. The projects use the free Scratch platform, which can be downloaded from the web or accessed in a browser.

Just about every kid loves playing computer games whether they're hand held, on the computer, or in an arcade. Now, they can get the inside story and learn how their favorite types of games are made, from the code up! Easy to understand text and colorful graphics help kids master the foundations of programming and computers as well as offers guidance on how to be a good digital citizen.

"Computer coding is quickly becoming a necessary and sought after skill and schools have incorporated it into their curriculum, beginning as early as kindergarten to ensure students understand the languages and uses of computer coding. This workbook is full of fun exercises and step-by-step guidance, making it the perfect introductory practice book to build vital skills in one of the fastest growing industries"--Penguin Putnam.