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Super Scratch Programming Adventure (excerpt)

Contributed by Tyler Ortman, November 13, 2013
A free 50 page excerpt of the book Super Scratch Programming Adventure, introducing kids to the Scratch 2 interface.
  • Original Author: The LEAD Project
  • Education Level: Elementary School, Middle School
  • Content Types: Tutorial
  • Curricular Areas: Computer Science
  • Keywords: games, book, superscratch, nostarchpress
A free 50 page excerpt of the book, Super Scratch Programming Adventure.

In this book, kids learn programming fundamentals as they make their very own playable video games. They'll create projects inspired by classic arcade games that can be programmed (and played!) in an afternoon. Patient, step-by-step explanations of the code and fun programming challenges will have kids creating their own games in no time.

Packed with ideas for games that kids will be proud to show off, Super Scratch Programming Adventure! is the perfect first step for the budding programmer.

For Ages 8 and Up.  Published by No Starch Press. 
Resource Files
application/octet-stream iconChapter 1's Project
application/octet-stream iconChapter 2's Project
Other Files: 
application/pdf iconscratch2_samplechapters.pdf
Links: 
Check out the book, the games from the book, as well as the Educator's Guide for the book
Comments
Sam Rosenfeld
Member
February 22, 2014
 I use this book all the time in my lessons and it is really awesome! I work with K-3 students, and have to usually translate into very simple terms what each project is (the book tends to be a bit wordy for them) but the finished products are so compelling!
Sam Rosenfeld
Member
February 22, 2014
 I use this book all the time in my lessons and it is really awesome! I work with K-3 students, and have to usually translate into very simple terms what each project is (the book tends to be a bit wordy for them) but the finished products are so compelling!