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Scratch is a fast, fun, and easy way to get started in computer science

Do you want to make cool games, impressive animations, and become an all-around Scratch super star? You''ve come to the right place! Packed with full-color photos and easy-to-follow instructions, Scratch For Kids For Dummies makes it easy to get started—even if you''ve never attempted computer programming or coding. Inside, you''ll find out how to design and develop your own games, create amazing animations, interact with the online Scratch community, and much more!

There''s no doubting that Scratch is fun, but it also helps you learn to think creatively, reason symmetrically, and work collaboratively—essential skills for life in the 21st century. Best of all, the software is completely free and runs right in your web browser! With the help of this down-to-earth and friendly guide, you''ll quickly discover how to choose from a library of characters, backgrounds, and props, draw your own options, and open another user''s project, modify it, and publish it online—all with the click of a button.

Create games, stories, and animations Learn programming Share your projects with the Scratch community Participate in the Scratch forums

If you''re looking to make the most of MIT''s Scratch software but don''t quite know where to start, everything you need to try your hand at this popular multimedia programming tool is right here. So what are you waiting for?

Scratch is a fast, fun, and easy way to get started in computer science

Do you want to make cool games, impressive animations, and become an all-around Scratch super star? You''ve come to the right place! Packed with full-color photos and easy-to-follow instructions, Scratch For Kids For Dummies makes it easy to get started—even if you''ve never attempted computer programming or coding. Inside, you''ll find out how to design and develop your own games, create amazing animations, interact with the online Scratch community, and much more!

There''s no doubting that Scratch is fun, but it also helps you learn to think creatively, reason symmetrically, and work collaboratively—essential skills for life in the 21st century. Best of all, the software is completely free and runs right in your web browser! With the help of this down-to-earth and friendly guide, you''ll quickly discover how to choose from a library of characters, backgrounds, and props, draw your own options, and open another user''s project, modify it, and publish it online—all with the click of a button.

Create games, stories, and animations Learn programming Share your projects with the Scratch community Participate in the Scratch forums

If you''re looking to make the most of MIT''s Scratch software but don''t quite know where to start, everything you need to try your hand at this popular multimedia programming tool is right here. So what are you waiting for?

The easy way to start animating today!

Creating Digital Animations is your ticket to learning animation! Learn how to animate your very own characters using Scratch—the free multimedia tool that lets you create interactive stories, games, and animations. Designed specifically for kids aged seven and up, this easy-to-follow, full-color guide introduces you to important game design concepts through three simple projects. Step-by-step instructions walk you through the four major phases of animation design, showing you how to turn your idea into a real animation with sound effects and more! You''ll work just like the pros as you sketch out your main idea, add your own details, and develop a complete, workable character from scratch.

If you''re curious about coding, animation is the perfect place to start exploring. The Scratch platform doesn''t require an actual programming language, but it gets you used to thinking like a programmer while you develop your very own animation. Short on rules but big on fun, this book is your friendly animation coach to get you started on the right foot.

Use stick figures to design your characters'' ''bones'' Flesh out your design and animate movements Create scenes and background locations Add sound to take your animation to the next level

Animation is fun! Building your own characters is exciting! And putting the finishing touches on your animation project shows you just how much you can learn while you play. Coding is a valuable skill that will serve you throughout school and beyond, and this book teaches you the basics in a way that leaves you hungry for more. Where will you take your new animation skills next? Creating Digital Animations takes you on the first steps of your journey to wherever you want to go!

The easy way to start animating today!

Creating Digital Animations is your ticket to learning animation! Learn how to animate your very own characters using Scratch—the free multimedia tool that lets you create interactive stories, games, and animations. Designed specifically for kids aged seven and up, this easy-to-follow, full-color guide introduces you to important game design concepts through three simple projects. Step-by-step instructions walk you through the four major phases of animation design, showing you how to turn your idea into a real animation with sound effects and more! You''ll work just like the pros as you sketch out your main idea, add your own details, and develop a complete, workable character from scratch.

If you''re curious about coding, animation is the perfect place to start exploring. The Scratch platform doesn''t require an actual programming language, but it gets you used to thinking like a programmer while you develop your very own animation. Short on rules but big on fun, this book is your friendly animation coach to get you started on the right foot.

Use stick figures to design your characters'' ''bones'' Flesh out your design and animate movements Create scenes and background locations Add sound to take your animation to the next level

Animation is fun! Building your own characters is exciting! And putting the finishing touches on your animation project shows you just how much you can learn while you play. Coding is a valuable skill that will serve you throughout school and beyond, and this book teaches you the basics in a way that leaves you hungry for more. Where will you take your new animation skills next? Creating Digital Animations takes you on the first steps of your journey to wherever you want to go!

Willst du Figuren am Computer zeichnen, vor einen selbst gestalteten Hintergrund stellen und laufen lassen? Das ist zu schwer? Keine Sorge! In der Programmiersprache Scratch, die von Forschern extra für Kinder und Jugendliche entwickelt wurde, werden Computerprogramme aus Bausteinen zusammengesetzt. Du brauchst nur mit der Maus klicken und ziehen, ein paar Einstellungen ändern und schon fliegt die Fledermaus oder läuft die Schildkröte. Du kannst auch Poster gestalten und deine Lehrer in der Schule mit einer tollen Präsentation beeindrucken. Dabei lernst du ganz nebenbei, wie ein Programmierer denkt und arbeitet. Bestens geeignet für Kinder und Jugendliche ab 10 Jahre.

The easy way to start animating today! Creating Digital Animations is your ticket to learning animation! Learn how to animate your very own characters using Scratch—the free multimedia tool that lets you create interactive stories, games, and animations. Designed specifically for kids aged seven and up, this easy-to-follow, full-color guide introduces you to important game design concepts through three simple projects. Step-by-step instructions walk you through the four major phases of animation design, showing you how to turn your idea into a real animation with sound effects and more! You'll work just like the pros as you sketch out your main idea, add your own details, and develop a complete, workable character from scratch. If you're curious about coding, animation is the perfect place to start exploring. The Scratch platform doesn't require an actual programming language, but it gets you used to thinking like a programmer while you develop your very own animation. Short on rules but big on fun, this book is your friendly animation coach to get you started on the right foot. Use stick figures to design your characters' 'bones'Flesh out your design and animate movementsCreate scenes and background locationsAdd sound to take your animation to the next levelAnimation is fun! Building your own characters is exciting! And putting the finishing touches on your animation project shows you just how much you can learn while you play. Coding is a valuable skill that will serve you throughout school and beyond, and this book teaches you the basics in a way that leaves you hungry for more. Where will you take your new animation skills next? Creating Digital Animations takes you on the first steps of your journey to wherever you want to go!