Super Scratch Programming Adventure! (Covers Version 2): Learn to Program by Making Cool Games

by The LEAD Project

Scratch is the wildly popular educational programming language used by millions of first-time learners in classrooms and homes worldwide. By dragging together colorful blocks of code, kids can learn computer programming concepts and make cool games and animations. The latest version, Scratch 2, brings the language right into your web browser, with no need to download software.

In Super Scratch Programming Adventure! , 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.

This full-color comic book makes programming concepts like variables, flow control, and subroutines effortless to absorb. 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.

Now Updated for Scratch 2

The free Super Scratch Educator's Guide provides commentary and advice on the book's games suitable for teachers and parents.

For Ages 8 and Up

Genres: Nonfiction, Coding, Programming, Childrens, How To, Middle Grade, Technology

160 pages, Paperback

First published September 22, 2013

Reviews

[Diana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute book to teach you Scratch programming - works best when students follow along with the story and work through the exercises. Not a lot of room for creativity though.

[Jing · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun book to learn Scratch with my boy. Although it was written for Scratch 2, We had pretty much no problem with Scratch 3.

[Marcin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well, this book is superb in terms of attracting attention of young reader. The comic style and its light narrative style somehow transforms reader into the state of happiness. This book is project - based. In terms of the computer engineering I would compare this book to a series of tutorials. Is this books fun to read? Definitely yes! Does this book lay solid fundaments for understanding programming by children? In my opinion it does not!

[Elise · Rating 5 out of 5]

EXCELLENT resource for teaching yourself Scratch programming. I used this book to lead a 3 week programming workshop last year for my teens. Everything from the book's layout to it's incremental lessons really help you make sense of Scratch and then be able to turn around and teach it. It's legitimately fun to read as well.

[Leona Walker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Using this with my students to help fan the fire of enthusiasm!

[Alison · Rating 5 out of 5]

My son really liked this book and enjoyed coding the various games. He learned enough from this book to code some of his own projects.