Python For Kids For Dummies

by Brendan Scott

The kid-friendly way to learning coding with Python

Calling all wanna-be coders! Experts point to Python as one of the best languages to start with when you're learning coding, and Python For Kids For Dummies makes it easier than ever. Packed with approachable, bite-sized projects that won't make you lose your cool, this fun and friendly guide teaches the basics of coding with Python in a language you can understand. In no time, you'll be installing Python tools, creating guessing games, building a geek speak translator, making a trivia game, constructing a Minecraft chat client, and so much more.

Whether you don't have the opportunity to take coding classes at school or in camp—or just simply prefer to learn on your own—Python For Kids For Dummies makes getting acquainted with this popular coding language fast and easy. It walks you step-by-step through basic coding projects and provides lots of hands-on tasks that give you a sweet sense of accomplishment when you complete them. What's not to love about that?

Navigate the basics of coding with the Python language Create your own applications and games Find help from other Python users Expand your technology skills with Python

If you're a pre-to-early-teen looking to add coding skills to your creativity toolbox, Python For Kids For Dummies is your sure-fire weapon for getting up and running with one of the hottest programming languages around.

Genres: Technology, Coding

311 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 13, 2015

Reviews

[Hossein · Rating 2 out of 5]

فکر میکنم اگر چند سال پیش با این کتاب پایتون را شروع میکردم، قطعا از برنامه‌نویسی متنفر میشدم :))

[Suzanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Recommend! I read this to see if it was a suitable introduction to Python and coding for a middle schooler. I'm a fan of Python as a beginner language, and this guide is well suited to kids 11-15 years (or kids who operate at that level). I haven't coded Python in a long time and I found it an entertaining refresher!

I would particularly recommend it for that age level because it does teach Python and coding from a programmer point of view, and requires what I would guess is a 5th grade reading level. The programs created are interesting and often game based, so a middle schooler will enjoy it, but it might be too wordy and not have enough immediate gratification for a younger child. If you have a young child interested in coding - Scratch is an excellent, free, online platform that introduces "real" coding with a more colorful, drag and drop approach.

The edition I read was a few years old so I did encounter a few things (e.g., the current version of Python has some minor syntax differences). This is typical of programming guides over a year old, and it will not cause issues with the overall usability of the book. The authors acknowledge the fact that computer languages and platforms are constantly evolving, and advise readers how to stay on top of those changes.

[Sean · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book. Need to get a personal copy to use in my 8th grade classroom teaching Python. Each time I signed it out of the library, it was put on 'hold' and I had to return it before I wanted to.

[Karla · Rating 5 out of 5]

better than the others

[Lino Matteo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not for me at this place and time....

[Amit Karna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Works for adults too

Good introduction for newbies to programming as well as Brushup for those who need it . I'd like to a comparison to Python 3.x

[Henry · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first book that truly got me into programming. It was well written ought and easily comprehensible.