Dont 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 buildalong 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 stepbystep 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 handson 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 soughtafter skill. DKs computer coding books are full of fun exercises with stepbystep 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 DKs bestselling Help Your Kids With series contains crystalclear visual breakdowns of important subjects. Simple graphics and jargonfree text are key to making this series a userfriendly resource for frustrated parents who want to help their children get the most out of school.