Captain Code
by Ben Forta, Shmuel Forta
Becoming a coder is all fun and games! Everyone should learn to code. Much like drawing and sketching, playing an instrument, cooking, or taking pictures and shooting videos, coding is a creative endeavor, which means it's a way to actually create stuff, and creating stuff is incredibly rewarding and satisfying. Sure, it's fun to spend hours on your phone looking at what other people have created; but that's nothing compared to the joy and satisfaction of creating things that other people consume and use. Yep, coding is fun! And if that weren't enough, when you learn to code you develop all sorts of invaluable skills and traits beyond just coding. These include planning, problem solving, communication, logic, empathy, attention to detail, patience, resilience, persistence, and creativity. And it turns out that these skills (especially creativity and creative problem solving) are some of the most in-demand out there. So, coding will help your future career, too, regardless of what that career may be. But, where to start? Captain Code is a welcoming, engaging, and fun introduction to becoming a coder, designed for the young (ages 10-17) and young-at-heart. Experienced educators and coders Ben & Shmuel Forta will guide you using Python, one of the most popular programming languages in the world. You'll learn by creating games, yes, games, from simple projects to retro text-based adventures to complete graphical arcade style games. Captain Code is 400 glossy colour pages of goodness packed with welcoming images, useful tips and tidbits, and engaging, readable text that focuses on doing while having fun. All code listings are in full-colour and QR codes link to bonus content, downloads, challenge solutions, and more. Captain Code makes coding exciting and rewarding, as it prepares a new generation to take their next steps forward - in education, careers, or both. So, are you ready to unleash your coding superpower and become Captain Code?
Paperback
English
Brand New
Table of Contents
PART I: IT'S ALL FUN AND GAMESChapter 1 Getting StartedChapter 2 Mad LibsChapter 3 Roll the DiceChapter 4 Calculate the DayChapter 5 Rock Paper ScissorsChapter 6 Secret CodesChapter 7 Guess the NumberChapter 8 Becoming a CoderChapter 9 HangmanChapter 10 Keep GoingPART II: ON AN ADVENTUREChapter 11 Getting Func-kyChapter 12 ExploringChapter 13 Cleanup Time Chapter 14 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, RefactorChapter 15 Carrying (and Using) StuffChapter 16 Keeping It ClassyChapter 17 Color Your WorldChapter 18 Keep GoingPART III: RACING AROUNDChapter 19 Crazy DriverChapter 20 Image-ine the PossibilitiesChapter 21 We Like to Move ItChapter 22 Crash, Bang, BoomChapter 23 Finishing TouchesChapter 24 Keep GoingWhat Next?
Review
" This is the book I needed that I did not know I needed. Having taught myself Python and having taught students, there are still some gaps in my knowledge that Captain Code quickly filled. The overall design of the book is wonderful and easy to read. All of the questions I have normally had when it comes to Python are answered on the pages. The code is cleanly written and the ability to scan a QR code so you can copy the code digitally is a major time-saver. What is most evident about this book is that it has been written by people that have worked with students. Too often books are written for students by people who have never taught and it never translates well on the pages. Captain Code is accessible for students and teachers and I think it is a must have for any classroom that is exploring Python. I know I will keep one at home for me and a few more in the classroom." ---Nicholas Provenzano, TheNerdyTeacher, MACUL OutstandingTechnology Using Teacher of the Year, and ISTE Outstanding Teacher of the Year
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" This is the book I needed that I did not know I needed. Having taught myself Python and having taught students, there are still some gaps in my knowledge that Captain Code quickly filled. The overall design of the book is wonderful and easy to read. All of the questions I have normally had when it comes to Python are answered on the pages. The code is cleanly written and the ability to scan a QR code so you can copy the code digitally is a major time-saver. What is most evident about this book is that it has been written by people that have worked with students. Too often books are written for students by people who have never taught and it never translates well on the pages. Captain Code is accessible for students and teachers and I think it is a must have for any classroom that is exploring Python. I know I will keep one at home for me and a few more in the classroom." ---Nicholas Provenzano, TheNerdyTeacher, MACUL OutstandingTechnology Using Teacher of the Year, and ISTE Outstanding Teacher of the Year
Feature
The friendly, full-color introduction to coding for people ages 10-17: teaches through real game development projects. Introduces all the core programming concepts you need to know, one step at a time--building smoothly from simple to more complex techniques Teaches using Python, one of the world's most intuitive and powerful programming languages Packed with illustrations in a welcoming layout designed for easy understanding By best-selling author Ben Forta, who wrote the world's #1 introductory SQL database programming book
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