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. For Ages 8 and Up Now Updated for Scratch 2 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. Theyll 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 "Scratch is the wildly popular educational programming language used by millions of first-time learners in classrooms, libraries, and homes worldwide. By dragging together colorful blocks of code, kids quickly learn computer programming concepts and make cool games and animations. 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. The book's 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 flow control, subroutines, and data types 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."--Page 4 of cover A Note of Thanks......Page 10 Where Did the Name ScratchCome From?......Page 12 Where Can You Use Scratch?......Page 14 Join the Community!......Page 16 I Still Have Other Questions.........Page 18 Stage 1: Riding a Flare from the Sun......Page 20 Stage 2: Entering Space......Page 32 Stage 3: Trapped by Mona Lisa’s Smile......Page 53 Stage 4: Defend Hong Kong’s Technocore......Page 63 Stage 5: Penalty Kick in Ipanema......Page 72 Stage 6: Scratchy’s Wild Ride......Page 87 Stage 7: The Lost Treasures of Giza......Page 107 Stage 8: Wizard’s Race!......Page 121 Stage 9: The Final Fight... in Dark Space......Page 133 Stage 10: Epilogue......Page 152 Closing Thoughts......Page 156 Online Resources......Page 158 Updates......Page 161
