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HIGHLIGHT

Computer Programming for Kids

gives a gentle introduction to computer programming.

This book makes computer programming accessible and fun for

kids—an essential skill in today’s hi-tech world.

DESCRIPTION

Computer Programming for Kids gives kids—or anyone who wants to learn programming

from a fresh perspective—a gentle but thorough introduction to the

world of computer programming. Using Python, a computer language ideal for

teaching, this book covers all the basic concepts of computer programming, and

applies them to fun, interesting topics like, computer graphics, game programming,

and simulations. It is aimed at kids, but anyone who wants to learn how

to program a computer can use it.

Readers don’t need to know anything about programming to use the book. Just

a normal user-level familiarity with how to use a computer is enough to learn

from this book. Readers can use the book to easily learn to interact with the

computer on a programming level, a path that can be used at home or in a classroom

setting. There is nothing like it currently on the market.

KEY SELLING POINTS

• Makes learning programming fun and accessible

• Written for kids, but useful for anyone who wants to learn programming

• No other practical and up-to-date guides like this currently on the market

• Uses Python, an ideal teaching language

• Perfect for home or classroom use