Raspberry Pi For Kids For Dummies

by Richard Wentk, Mike Cook

Getting acquainted with your Raspberry Pi has never been sweeter Raspberry Pi For Kids For Dummies makes it easy for kids to set-up, operate, and troubleshoot like a Pi pro! Introducing you to Pi through a series of entertaining and inspiring projects, this handy, step-by-step guide shows you how to write computer games, build websites, make art and music, create electronic projects, and much more! From downloading the operating system and setting up your Raspberry Pi to creating art in Tux Paint and designing games with Scratch, everything you need to have fun with Pi is inside!

Raspberry Pi For Kids For Dummies leaves the confusing tech talk behind and explains in plain English how to unleash all the cool possibilities of Pi, like playing Minecraft in Python, using HTML to make a website, managing and customizing your Raspberry Pi, playing music with Sonic Pi, and understanding and playing with the GPIO.

Teaches the basics of Raspberry Pi in a simple and thorough approach Shows you how to zoom around Pi, all while learning valuable programming skills Offers tons of exciting projects to keep you engaged as you learn Includes instruction on everything you need to troubleshoot Raspberry Pi If you're aspiring computer programmer age 8-18 and want to start having fun with Pi, look no further than Raspberry Pi For Kids For Dummies.

Genres: Nonfiction

352 pages, Paperback

First published July 2, 2015

Reviews

[Read Ng · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am not the target audience for this book.

I picked this book up to see if I could teach this old dog some new tricks. Just recently, I have been thinking perhaps I want to get a Raspberry Pi and play with it. No projects in mind, just to experiment. Since I did not want to buy a book yet, I dropped into the local library and picked what I assumed would be the simplest to understand.

When I was the target age group, I think this might have been over my head. Maybe not. Anyway, it is a good starting point and does touch upon programming. During the reading of this book, I decided that I have an old spare PC just gathering dust that I should instead dust off, strip out the old software, install linux, and just go from there. So at least this is my inspiration to take another approach.

Have a GoodReads.

[Terry Freedman · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a "Dummies" book, but don't let that put you off. From chapters on finding parts for your Pi and connecting it up, the book gets into its stride with projects in Scratch, Python, Linux and Minecraft, as well as other interesting topics like making your Pi work with a webcam.

Despite its name, the book is not dumbed down, and covers some quite sophisticated ideas. It is also clearly laid out. Definitely a good introduction to the hardware and how you can program it.

[Jonathon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good introduction to Raspberry Pi with clear instruction.

[L'Aurence Durr]

I think that Dolores wore this best. I also think that the use of the Dummies moniker in light of a "kid" instead of a child is hilarious. I am also compelled, much like my converse fascination, to get all the books in the Dummies set since I fancy myself a dummie. perhaps i should rethink this version of myself as I think of dummie as stupid instead of silent exclusively.