{"product_id":"python-for-kids-2nd-edition-a-playful-introduction-to-programming-paperback","title":"Python for Kids, 2nd Edition: A Playful Introduction to Programming - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJason R. Briggs\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe second edition of the best-selling \u003ci\u003ePython for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e--which brings you (and your parents) into the world of programming--has been completely updated to use the latest version of Python, along with tons of new projects!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePython is a powerful programming language that's easy to learn and fun to use! But books about programming in Python can be dull and that's no fun for anyone. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003ePython for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e brings kids (and their parents) into the wonderful world of programming. Jason R. Briggs guides you through the basics, experimenting with unique (and hilarious) example programs featuring ravenous monsters, secret agents, thieving ravens, and more. New terms are defined; code is colored and explained; puzzles stretch the brain and strengthen understanding; and full-color illustrations keep you engaged throughout. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBy the end of the book, you'll have programmed two games: a clone of the famous Pong, and \"Mr. Stick Man Races for the Exit\"--a platform game with jumps and animation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis second edition is revised and updated to reflect Python 3 programming practices. There are new puzzles to inspire you and two new appendices to guide you through Python's built-in modules and troubleshooting your code. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs you strike out on your programming adventure, you'll learn how to: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse fundamental data structures like lists, tuples, and dictionaries \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganize and reuse your code with functions and modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse control structures like loops and conditional statements \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw shapes and patterns with Python's turtle module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate games, animations, and other graphical wonders with tkinter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy should serious adults have all the fun? \u003ci\u003ePython for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e is your ticket into the amazing world of computer programming. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCovers Python 3.x which runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, even Raspberry Pi\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJason Briggs\u003c\/b\u003e has been a programmer since the age of eight, when he first learned BASIC on a Radio Shack TRS-80. Since then he has written software professionally as a developer and systems architect and served as Contributing Editor for Java Developer's Journal. His articles have appeared in JavaWorld, ONJava and ONLamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 x 8.9 x 7.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 15, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765739225376,"sku":"9781718503021","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/48e576ec29460824140a1178cee4a8ae.webp?v=1780278462","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/python-for-kids-2nd-edition-a-playful-introduction-to-programming-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}