{"product_id":"python-for-kids-a-playful-introduction-to-programming","title":"Python for Kids: A Playful Introduction To Programming","description":"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.\n\nPython for Kids brings Python to life and brings you (and your parents) into the world of programming. The ever-patient Jason R. Briggs will guide you through the basics as you experiment with unique (and often hilarious) example programs that feature ravenous monsters, secret agents, thieving ravens, and more. New terms are defined; code is colored, dissected, and explained; and quirky, full-color illustrations keep things on the lighter side.\n\nChapters end with programming puzzles designed to stretch your brain and strengthen your understanding. By the end of the book you’ll have programmed two complete games: a clone of the famous Pong and \"Mr. Stick Man Races for the Exit\"—a platform game with jumps, animation, and much more.\n\nAs you strike out on your programming adventure, you’ll learn how to:\n–Use fundamental data structures like lists, tuples, and maps\n–Organize and reuse your code with functions and modules\n–Use control structures like loops and conditional statements\n–Draw shapes and patterns with Python’s turtle module\n–Create games, animations, and other graphical wonders with tkinter\n\nWhy should serious adults have all the fun? Python for Kids is your ticket into the amazing world of computer programming.\n\nFor kids ages 10+ (and their parents)\n\nThe code in this book runs on almost anything: Windows, Mac, Linux, even an OLPC laptop or Raspberry Pi!\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1593274076\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1593274076.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Briggs, Jason R.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41719023730746,"sku":"DBV.1593274076.G","price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1593274076-0.jpg?v=1790997114","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/python-for-kids-a-playful-introduction-to-programming","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}