Foreword; A Note of Thanks; A Note for Parents and Educators; But What Is Scratch, Anyway?; Where Did the Name ScratchCome From?; Who Created Scratch?; Who Is Scratch For?; Is It Easy to Use Scratch?; How Many Languages Does Scratch Support?; Where Can You Use Scratch?; How Can Scratch Be Used to Educate in Schools?; Join the Community!; My Computer Can't Run Scratch 2.0!; I'm an Educator Using Scratch; I Still Have Other Questions ... ; Meet the Cast; Stage 1: Riding a Flare from the Sun; Stage 2: Entering Space; Stage 3: Trapped by Mona Lisa's Smile; Stage 4: Defend Hong Kong's Technocore.;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. 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 "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 Foreword A Note of Thanks A Note for Parents and Educators But What Is Scratch, Anyway? Where Did the Name ScratchCome From? Who Created Scratch? Who Is Scratch For? Is It Easy to Use Scratch? How Many Languages Does Scratch Support? Where Can You Use Scratch? How Can Scratch Be Used to Educate in Schools? Join the Community! My Computer Can't Run Scratch 2.0! I'm an Educator Using Scratch I Still Have Other Questions ... Meet the Cast Stage 1: Riding a Flare from the Sun Stage 2: Entering Space Stage 3: Trapped by Mona Lisa's Smile Stage 4: Defend Hong Kong's Technocore. Stage 5: Penalty Kick in IpanemaStage 6: Scratchy's Wild Ride Stage 7: The Lost Treasures of Giza Stage 8: Wizard's Race! Stage 9: The Final Fight ... in Dark Space Stage 10: Epilogue Credits Closing Thoughts Online Resources Updates.
