Perfect for children ages 69 who are new to coding this highly visual workbook is a fun introduction to Scratch a free computer coding programming language that will take kids from playing games to creating them. With easytofollow directions and fun pixel art DK Workbooks Coding in Scratch Games Workbook helps kids understand the basics of programming and how to create games in Scratch through fun handson learning experiences. All learners need is a desktop or laptop with Adobe 10.2 or later and an internet connection to download Scratch 2.0. Coding can be done without download on https scratch.mit.edu. Simple and logical instructions help kids make their own Scratch Cat soccer game design a ghost hunt that features a flying witch animate a bouncing melon or build a game to test reaction speeds. Children then can share the finished games with friends to see how they score. Kids can even test their coding knowledge with written vocabulary and programming quizzes at the end of each project. Supporting STEM education initiatives computer coding teaches kids how to think creatively work collaboratively and reason systematically and is quickly becoming a necessary and soughtafter skill. DKs computer coding books are full of fun exercises with stepbystep guidance making them the perfect introductory tools for building vital skills in computer programming. show more