{"product_id":"mission-python-code-a-space-adventure-game-paperback","title":"Mission Python: Code a Space Adventure Game! - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSean McManus\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProgram a graphical adventure game in this hands-on, beginner-friendly introduction to coding in the Python language.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLaunch into coding with \u003ci\u003eMission Python\u003c\/i\u003e, a space-themed guide to building a complete computer game in Python. You'll learn programming fundamentals like loops, strings, and lists as you build Escape , an exciting game with a map to explore, items to collect, and tricky logic puzzles to solve. As you work through the book, you'll build exercises and mini-projects, like making a spacewalk simulator and creating an astronaut's safety checklist that will put your new Python skills to the test. You'll learn how to use Pygame Zero, a free resource that lets you add graphics and sound effects to your creations, and you'll get useful game-making tips, such as how to design fun puzzles and intriguing maps. Before you know it, you'll have a working, awesome game to stump your friends with (and some nifty coding skills, too ). You can follow this book using a Raspberry Pi or a Microsoft Windows PC, and the 3D graphics and sound effects you need are provided as a download.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSean McManus \u003c\/b\u003eis an experienced computer book author, with extensive experience in writing coding books for children. His children's titles include \u003ci\u003eCool Scratch Projects in Easy Steps\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eScratch Programming in Easy Steps\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSuper Skills: How To Code in 10 Easy Lessons\u003c\/i\u003e. He co-wrote \u003ci\u003eRaspberry Pi For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003ewith Mike Cook. Sean has been a Code Club volunteer, helping junior school children to learn programming in weekly sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.2 x 6.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 16, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771031224608,"sku":"9781593278571","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a9b7ece22c9c6fdfaf82b0a174c9704a.webp?v=1780382129","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/mission-python-code-a-space-adventure-game-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}