Dan Aldred is a Computer Science teacher, freelance writer, and hacker. He has championed the use of the Raspberry Pi as a tool for learning and creativity, and is a Raspberry Pi Certified Educator. Aldred led the winning team of students for the first Astro Pi competition whose code is now orbiting Earth aboard the International Space Station. He currently lives in the United Kingdom.

“This book is ideal for those who have either just got their Pi and are in their early teens, or perhaps slightly younger, and also those who have used the Pi for a bit and want something to get their teeth into.”—Michael Horne, Raspberry Pi Pod“…it is a clearly written, accessible, high-quality production, which certainly should inspire youngsters to build things with their Raspberry Pi.”—Alun Williams, Electronics Weekly

• IntroductionChapter 1: Getting Started with the Raspberry PiChapter 2: Python ProgrammingChapter 3: Hot Glue Night-LightChapter 4: The Pi Camera: Selfie SnapperChapter 5: Pi Spy Part 1: Hacking Webcams for Secret SurveillanceChapter 6: Manipulating MinecraftChapter 7: Radio InvasionChapter 8: The Automatic Texting MachineChapter 9: Pi Spy Part 2: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth TrackingChapter 10: Magic Music BoxChapter 11: Nature Box: Motion-Sensing CameraChapter 12: Smart Plugs for Smart Home HacksChapter 13: Mirror, Mirror: The Social Media Status MirrorChapter 14: Computer Games with the Sense Hat