Author: Al Sweigart Full Title: Scratch 3 Programming Playground Publisher: No Starch Press; 2nd edition (January 19, 2021) Year: 2021 ISBN-13: 9781718500228 (978-1-7185-0022-8), 9781718500211 (978-1-71-850021-1) ISBN-10: 171850022X, 1718500211 Pages: 288 Language: English Genre: Educational: Programming File type: EPUB (True)

Scratch, the colorful drag-and-drop programming language, is used by millions of first-time learners worldwide. Scratch 3 features an updated interface, new programming blocks, and the ability to run on tablets and smartphones, so you can learn to code on the go.

In Scratch 3 Programming Playground, you’ll learn to code by making cool games. Get ready to destroy asteroids, shoot hoops, and run mazes! Each game includes easy-to-follow instructions with full-color images, review questions, and creative coding challenges. Want to add more levels or a cheat code? No problem, just write some code.

You’ll learn to make games like: ✓ Maze Runner, a maze navigation challenge ✓ Rainbow Lines, a dazzling animation program ✓ Asteroid Breaker, a space adventure game ✓ Basketball, a gravity-based game of hoops ✓ Brick Breaker, a remake of Breakout, the brick-breaking classic ✓ Platformer, a game inspired by Super Mario Bros.

Learning how to program shouldn’t be dry and dreary. With Scratch 3 Programming Playground, you’ll make a game of it!

-Wolves