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Coding with HTML & JavaScript – Create Epic Computer Games is ideal for readers who want to learn the basics of making games with HTML and JavaScript – programming languages used by professional game developers.Step-by-step, this book will guide you to create your own epic computer games.Ideal for coders with some experience who are now ready to take their coding to the next level! You’ll learn how to: Use HTML & JavaScript to code a series of games.Make images move and respond to keyboard presses.Draw objects on the HTML canvas, and use variables and timers.Import images and add sounds to personalise your projects.Develop your skills and build some amazing games!

A new title in the QuestKids(R) children's series that was launched by In Easy Steps in 2018, designed to make learning fun for childrenFirst, Coding with BBC micro: bit introduces you to the hardware and software features of the micro: bit, including the built-in microphone, speaker, and touch sensor added in micro: bit version 2. You'll learn new skills such as how to code your micro: bit to play music, send messages, display pictures, and detect light.- Getting started: This section gives you a tour of the micro: bit and gets you started with coding your first program.- Basics: Here, you'll learn to display images and text on the micro: bit's LED grid.- Inputs: This section shows you how to work with the input systems on the micro: bit, like the buttons, the accelerometer, and the light sensor.Once you've mastered these skills, the book guides you through 10 exciting projects, including a temperature sensor, simple interactive games, and even an alarm system!1. The 99 game2. Heads or tails3. Steady hand game4. Temperature display5. LED control6. Trespasser alarm7. Fortune teller8. Compass9. Radio communication10. Bag alarm Each project has been designed to work with both versions of the micro: bit.You'll find "Try This" sections that suggest other ways for you to try out your new knowledge. These ideas will inspire you to build your own projects with the micro: bit.

Discover How a Computer Works breaks down everything kids need to know about computers in an informative and easy-to-understand way.The learning journey starts by explaining what a computer is and how it works, using the Input-Output-Process model. Kids will learn about different types of computers; from the laptops they use for school to powerful supercomputers that help scientists solve big problems. As readers dive deeper, they'll discover how computers take in information, process it, and show results on a screen. The book also spotlights the various parts of a computer – like the motherboard and the CPU (the brain of the computer) – and explains how these components work together. Kids will learn about essential peripherals like the GPU (the graphics card), network cards that help connect to the internet, and sound cards that make music and games come to life. There are even cool explanations about keeping computers cool with fans and water cooling, plus fun facts about computer cases and ports for connecting everything. The book has extra sections about memory and storage, showing kids the differences between HDDs and SSDs and even explaining USB drives and cloud storage in a way that's easy to remember. There are also tips on how to check what’s inside their computer, and the various specifications of the parts. Throughout the book, there are engaging illustrations and fun quizzes to test kids’ knowledge. The QuestKids® Discover How a Computer Works is perfect for curious minds eager to learn more about the parts of a computer. With colourful visuals and easy-to-follow explanations, this book makes learning about computers an exciting adventure! For classroom-based learning as well as a home learning.

Coding with Scratch – Create Awesome Platform Games shows kids how to create amazing platform games with Scratch. They will learn how to: Use code to make a series of games where sprites leap from platform to platform.Design different levels, draw graphics, and make simple animations. Use variables to keep the score and to simulate gravity in games. Make code blocks and functions. Add sound to bring games to life. Starting with an introduction about how Scratch works, this book is suitable for beginners but with lots of tips, challenges, and extensions for experienced Scratch coders. To create the games in this book, children will need a desktop computer or a laptop. The games require a proper keyboard so will not work well on a tablet or iPad. It is recommended that children should be supervised when using the internet, especially when using a new website. This is the UK English edition.

Coding with Scratch – Create Fantastic Driving Games will take you from Scratch basics through to creating your own fantastic driving games in easy steps. Each game comes with challenges to take you to the next level of coding. Even includes mods to make your games more exciting. Have fun and amaze your friends and family! You’ll learn how to:Use code to make a series of driving games including parking, racing, scrolling and two-player games.Design your own game levels, cars and tracks.Use variables to keep the score and to store the speed in your games.Add sounds and create your own code blocks and functions.To create the games in this book, children will need a desktop computer or a laptop. The games require a proper keyboard so will not work well on a tablet or iPad. It is recommended that children should be supervised when using the internet, especially when using a new website.This is the UK English edition.