Elementary Javascript Programming For Elementary And Middle School Kids

Elementary JavaScript – Programming for Elementary and Middle School Kids is designed to introduce anyone 10 years and up to programming. Follow along as you learn the basic concepts of programming while building parts of a game. By the end of this book, you will have learned the basics of programming and built a Pokémon card game at the same time. This book is based on Sidd’s experience teaching his son programming and he thinks anyone can enjoy the unlimited possibilities from knowing how to code. Code opens the doors to all kinds of fun projects. Imagine being able to make the games you play! This book will teach you how to think in code, write code that is easy to understand, work with friends on code projects and also what to do once your project is complete. You will be introduced to the latest additions to the JavaScript language that make programming simpler, more efficient and less complicated.

JavaScript is the programming language of the Internet, the secret sauce that makes the Web awesome, your favorite sites interactive, and online games fun! JavaScript for Kids is a lighthearted introduction that teaches programming essentials through patient, step-by-step examples paired with funny illustrations. You’ll begin with the basics, like working with strings, arrays, and loops, and then move on to more advanced topics, like building interactivity with jQuery and drawing graphics with Canvas. Along the way, you’ll write games such as Find the Buried Treasure, Hangman, and Snake. You’ll also learn how to: –Create functions to organize and reuse your code –Write and modify HTML to create dynamic web pages –Use the DOM and jQuery to make your web pages react to user input –Use the Canvas element to draw and animate graphics –Program real user-controlled games with collision detection and score keeping With visual examples like bouncing balls, animated bees, and racing cars, you can really see what you’re programming. Each chapter builds on the last, and programming challenges at the end of each chapter will stretch your brain and inspire your own amazing programs. Make something cool with JavaScript today! Ages 10+ (and their parents!)

Have big dreams? Kick start them with JavaScript! If we've learned one thing from the Millennial generation, it's that no one is too young to make history online. JavaScript For Kids For Dummies introduces pre-teens and early teens alike to the world of JavaScript, which is an integral programming language that drives the functionality of websites and apps. This informative, yet engaging text guides you through the basics of coding with JavaScript, and is an essential resource if you want to expand your technology skills while following easy, step-by-step instructions. Through small, goal-oriented projects, you learn key coding concepts, while actually creating apps, games, and more. This hands-on experience, coupled with the presentation of ideas in a simple style, allows you to both learn and retain JavaScript fundamentals. JavaScript has been heralded as 'the programming language of the web,' and many kids are interested in learning how to use it; however, most schools don't offer coding classes at this level, and most families can't afford the high cost of coding classes through a summer camp. But this can't stop you from developing your JavaScript coding skills! This fun text is all you need to get started on your JavaScript journey. Explore the basics of JavaScript through the creation of a calculator app Deepen your understanding of HTML, arrays, and variables by building a grocery shopping app Learn conditional logic through the development of a choose your own adventure game Discover loops and strings by creating a lemonade stand app and MadLibs-style game JavaScript For Kids For Dummies brings pre-teens and early teens into the world of coding by teaching them one of the key Web design languages.

Are you looking to teach children how to code? Or are you looking to start coding? This book on beginner html and JavaScript is the answer. For the last couple of years, the news keeps talking about the digital economy and how everyone needs programmers. It seems like everyone wants to learn how to code. However, it is not that easy. Coding is a skill; and like any skill it takes time to learn. Like any skill, the younger you start; the better you get. From my personal experience with coding and also with teaching young kids how to code, let me tell you that coding is a lot of fun and extremely gratifying. It teaches you how to organize, think logically, communicate, work in teams and be more creative. However, programming can be hard to learn. Especially if you start reading advanced books. You need a step-by-step guide to get started. This book starts off with the very basics; how to install the software, set up and write your first lines of code. There are exercises at the end of each chapter that can test your new found knowledge and move you ahead. And then, we get you a few more advanced skills that can get you started making websites. Even if you've never touched a computer in your life, you will find this book useful. Scroll up and Click 'Add to Cart' Now

Are you looking to teach children how to code? Or are you looking to start coding? This book on beginner html and JavaScript is the answer. For the last couple of years, the news keeps talking about the digital economy and how everyone needs programmers. It seems like everyone wants to learn how to code. However, it is not that easy. Coding is a skill; and like any skill it takes time to learn. Like any skill, the younger you start; the better you get. From my personal experience with coding and also with teaching young kids how to code, let me tell you that coding is a lot of fun and extremely gratifying. It teaches you how to organize, think logically, communicate, work in teams and be more creative. However, programming can be hard to learn. Especially if you start reading advanced books. You need a step-by-step guide to get started. This book starts off with the very basics; how to install the software, set up and write your first lines of code. There are exercises at the end of each chapter that can test your new found knowledge and move you ahead. And then, we get you a few more advanced skills that can get you started making websites. Even if you've never touched a computer in your life, you will find this book useful.

Provides step-by-step instructions for fifteen projects designed to teach the basics of writing computer programs, including an art toy, a miniature golf game, and an animated winter wonderland scene.

Don't just play computer games - help children build them with your own home computer! Calling all coders, this is a straightforward, visual guide to helping kids understand the basics of computer coding using Scratch and Python coding languages. Essential coding concepts like scripts, variables, and strings are explained using build-along projects and games. Kids can create online games to play like Monkey Mayhem and Bubble Blaster, draw mazes and shapes, build animations, and more using the step-by-step examples to follow and customize. Seven projects let kids (and their parents) practice the skills as they are learning in each section of the book. Kids get instant results, even when completely new to coding. Packed with visual examples, expert tips, a glossary of key terms, and extras such as profiles of famous coders, Help Your Kids with Computer Coding lays a hands-on foundation for computer programming, so adults and kids can learn together. Supporting STEM education initiatives, computer coding teaches kids how to think creatively, work collaboratively, and reason systematically, and is quickly becoming a necessary and sought-after skill. DK's computer coding books are full of fun exercises with step-by-step guidance, making them the perfect introductory tools for building vital skills in computer programming. User note: At home, all you need is a desktop or laptop with Adobe 10.2 or later, and an internet connection to download Scratch 2.0 and Python 3. Coding with Scratch can be done without download on https: //scratch.mit.edu. Series Overview: DK's bestselling Help Your Kids With series contains crystal-clear visual breakdowns of important subjects. Simple graphics and jargon-free text are key to making this series a user-friendly resource for frustrated parents who want to help their children get the most out of school.

Learn JavaScript JavaScript is the brains behind the internet, updating websites, running games, and so much more. This book teaches you the basics of coding in JavaScript by creating The Room Adventure. The Room Adventure Game The game starts as a text-based adventure, going from room to room in a house you create. You find items and use them to fix broken things in other rooms. Once the game structure is set, you can convert your game into HTML, adding colors, images, and you can travel through your house using buttons instead of typing! You can easily share your creations with friends and family! This Book The focus of the book is to teach you standard coding concepts that stretch to any programming language. So even if you switch to another language later, the lessons you learn in this book will benefit you. We talk about about proper syntax for JavaScript, variable types, computer decision-making, loops, functions, and so much more. In order to code, you only need simple text files. To test your code, you need access to an internet browser, but you don't need internet access. Chapter 1 covers the setup you need to get started. This book is written by a middle school science teacher with over 17 years of experience working with kids. The format of the book is a step-by-step guide through the process with repetition and contains all the code available in the back of the book. A short reference guide is also included, as well as additional add-on features for the game on an exclusive website. Start Your Adventure Today! Chapter Breakdown Chapter 1 introduces you to the book itself and gets you set up and ready to code. Chapter 2 gets your house set up where you can travel from room to room. Chapter 3 completes the main game, letting the player fix things around the house and earn points. Chapter 4 adjusts your game so we can add more features. Chapter 5 has a bunch of new optional features you can add to your game, including randomizing where things are found. Chapter 6 walks you through converting your game to HTML and styling it with CSS. Chapter 7 are some final thoughts on the project, including how to convert your Room Adventure into a Fantasy Quest. Chapter 8 is a condensed JavaScript crash course and a quick reference syntax guide, helpful for all your future coding adventures. Chapter 9 has all the game code for the text version of the game completed in chapter 3 and for the fully featured HTML version. Also available from Stephen J. Wolf Red Jade Fantasy Series Journeys in Kallisor The Shattered Shards The Assembly The Forgotten Tribe Delminor's Trials: A Prequel Garinor's Adventure A Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Novel Pre-selected paths The Castle Path The Labyrinth Path The Prince Path The Stone Path Coding for Kids Learn JavaScript: Build the Room Adventure Game Learn JavaScript: Build Mini Apps (Forthcoming) A Shocking Journey Learn about electricity and magnetism through analogies.