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Learn to Program with Minecraft

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A blocky introduction to programming. You've bested creepers, traveled deep into caves, and maybe even gone to The End and back—but have you ever transformed a sword into a magic wand? Built a palace in the blink of an eye? Designed your own color-changing disco dance floor? In Learn to Program with Minecraft®, you'll do all this and more with the power of Python, a free language used by millions of professional and first-time programmers!

Learn to Program with Minecraft

Python for Kids

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Python is a powerful, expressive programming language that's easy to learn and fun to use! But books about learning to program in Python can be kind of dull, gray, and boring, and that's no fun for anyone.

Python for Kids

Learn to Program with Scratch

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Scratch is a fun, free, beginner-friendly programming environment where you connect blocks of code to build programs. While most famously used to introduce kids to programming, Scratch can make computer science approachable for people of any age. Rather than type countless lines of code in a cryptic programming language, why not use colorful command blocks and cartoon sprites to create powerful scripts?

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Learn to Program with Scratch

Bloxels (5 Pack)

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Bloxels helps kids achieve their nearly universal desire to create video games (seriously, just ask any kid), rather than just playing them. By using the unique combination of hands-on toys and their love and understanding of classic video games, we've made video game creation accessible and fun for all ages. With Bloxels, you are the artist, the game designer, the storyteller, the programer, the publisher and the player. You are the 13-bit Builder.

Bloxels (5 Pack)

Code Monkey Island

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Code Monkey Island is a family-friendly board game that introduces kids ages 8 and up to programming concepts used by real programmers. Code Monkey Island is a board game designed for families.

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Middle
High
Content Area: 
Computer Science
Business/Technology
Play Time: 
45 min.
Code Monkey Island

Help Your Kids With Computer Coding

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Help Your Kids with Computer Coding is exactly what ever parent of a budding computer programmer needs. The straightforward visual approach combines colorful graphics with step-by-step instructions, making the art of coding clear and enjoyable for the complete beginner.

From coding basics to fun projects, this unique guide will inspire children to use their imaginations and problem-solving skills to build games and animations using two different programming languages—Scratch and Python.

Help Your Kids With Computer Coding

Computer Coding: An Introduction to Computer Programming (workbook)

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Help your child get a head start on their future with DK Workbooks: Computer Coding, an innovative workbook that teaches children the basics of computer coding. Coding is a fun and creative way for children to improve their problem solving and critical thinking skills.

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Coding with Scratch: An Introduction to Computer Programming (workbook)

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Help kids learn to code with DK Workbooks: Coding with Scratch.

Computer coding is quickly becoming a necessary and sought-after skill. It is being incorporated into curriculum, beginning as early as kindergarten, to ensure students understand the languages and uses of computer coding. Quick and easy to use, especially for kids who have no experience with computer language, Scratch is currently one of the most popular and largest technology trends for children, providing a gateway to more complicated coding languages.

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Code Master

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The Ultimate Coding Adventure! In Code Master, your Avatar will travel to an exotic world in search of power Crystals. For all 60 levels, you'll have to use programming logic to help your Avatar collect the Crystals and land at the Portal.

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Elementary
Middle
High
Content Area: 
Computer Science
Business/Technology
Play Time: 
10 min.
Code Master

Coding Games in Scratch

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If you like playing computer games, why not create your own? This book has all you need to build thrilling racing challenges, crazy platform games, and fiendish puzzles.

Follow the simple steps to become an expert coder using the popular programming language Scratch™. Improve your coding skills and learn to create, remix, and customize your own games. Share your games online and challenge friends and family to beat each other's scores.

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Coding in Scratch: Games Workbook

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Get ready to learn a whole new language: computer coding!

Do you love to play computer games? You can teach yourself how to create your own games with this Scratch programming workbook.

A playful, hands-on introduction to coding your own games in Scratch, the free online coding platform. Helps develop the essential skills needed to work with code, including problem solving and critical thinking. Perfect for beginners, with easy-to-understand, engaging instructions and no complicated jargon.

Get ready, get set, get coding!

Coding in Scratch: Games Workbook

Bloxels (Single Set)

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Bloxels helps kids achieve their nearly universal desire to create video games (seriously, just ask any kid), rather than just playing them. By using the unique combination of hands-on toys and their love and understanding of classic video games, we've made video game creation accessible and fun for all ages. With Bloxels, you are the artist, the game designer, the storyteller, the programer, the publisher and the player. You are the 13-bit Builder.

Bloxels (Single Set)

Creative Projects with Raspberry Pi: Build gadgets, cameras, tools, home automation, games, and more

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The Raspberry Pi is the most versatile, affordable, and accessible computer ever made—and you don't need any coding skills to use it. Creative Projects with Raspberry Pi shows dozens of the most remarkable and ingenious ways to use your Raspberry Pi and will appeal to Pi fans of all ages.

  • Features 35 inspiring inventions, including instructions for 10 buildable projects
  • Accompanied by a dedicated website containing all of the code you need
  • Expert tips and secrets from Raspberry Pi pros around the world
Creative Projects with Raspberry Pi: Build gadgets, cameras, tools, home automation, games, and more

Turing Tumble

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Turing Tumble is a revolutionary new game where players (ages 8 to adult) build mechanical computers powered by marbles to solve logic puzzles. It’s fun, addicting, and while you’re at it, you discover how computers work.

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Elementary
Middle
High
Content Area: 
Computer Science
Play Time: 
20 min.
Turing Tumble

Program People

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A game designed by Brian Mayer for the Game Library. The game involves programming people to move around as robots in order to complete tasks. This is a print and play game that can be constructed from found materials.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Content Area: 
Computer Science
Play Time: 
15 min.
Program People