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By (author) Briggs Jason R. Description:Python for Kids?brings Python to life and brings kids (and their parents) into the wonderful world of programming. Author Jason R. Briggs guides readers through the basics, experimenting with unique (and often hilarious) example programs that feature ravenous monsters, secret agents, thieving ravens, and more. Full-colour illustrations keep things fun and engaging throughout! This second edition has been completely updated and revised to reflect the latest Python version and programming practices, with new puzzles to inspire readers to take their code farther than ever before.Table of contents:IntroductionPart I: Learning to ProgramChapter 1: Not All Snakes SlitherChapter 2: Calculations and VariablesChapter 3: Strings, Lists, Tuples, and DictionariesChapter 4: Drawing with TurtlesChapter 5: Asking Questions with if and elseChapter 6: Going LoopyChapter 7: Recycling Your Code with Functions and ModulesChapter 8: How to Use Classes and ObjectsChapter 9: More Turtle GraphicsChapter 10: Using tkinter for Better GraphicsPart II: BounceChapter 11: Beginning Your First Game: Bounce!Chapter 12: Finishing Your First Game: Bounce!Part III: Mr. Stickman Races for the ExitChapter 13: Creating Graphics for the Mr. Stickman GameChapter 14: Developing the Mr. Stickman GameChapter 15: Creating Mr. StickmanChapter 16: Completing the Mr. Stickman GameAfterwordAppendix A: Python KeywordsAppendix B: Python”s Built-in FunctionsAppendix C: TroubleshootingReview quote:”A book designed to bring coding with Python to life for kids. . . . Briggs breaks down terminology into simple terms and offers explanations for what your child will be doing [to] help them apply their skills to real-life situations.” —Amy Boyington, Parenting and Family Lifestyle Writer“If you’re completely new to programming, this would be a fantastic book to get started with.” —The Security Noob”Fun and effective, [Python for Kids] is an ideal and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, family, middle school, high school, and community library Computer instructional reference collections.” —Midwest Book ReviewBiographical note:Jason Briggs has been a programmer since the age of eight, when he first learned BASIC on a Radio Shack TRS-80. Since then he has written software professionally as a developer and systems architect and served as Contributing Editor for Java Developer”s Journal. His articles have appeared in JavaWorld, ONJava and ONLamp.