Python For Kids For Dummies

The kid-friendly way to learning coding with Python

Calling all wanna-be coders! Experts point to Python as one of the best languages to start with when you’re learning coding, and Python For Kids For Dummies makes it easier than ever. Packed with approachable, bite-sized projects that won’t make you lose your cool, this fun and friendly guide teaches the basics of coding with Python in a language you can understand. In no time, you’ll be installing Python tools, creating guessing games, building a geek speak translator, making a trivia game, constructing a Minecraft chat client, and so much more.

Whether you don’t have the opportunity to take coding classes at school or in camp—or just simply prefer to learn on your own—Python For Kids For Dummies makes getting acquainted with this popular coding language fast and easy. It walks you step-by-step through basic coding projects and provides lots of hands-on tasks that give you a sweet sense of accomplishment when you complete them. What’s not to love about that?

• Navigate the basics of coding with the Python language
• Create your own applications and games
• Find help from other Python users
• Expand your technology skills with Python

If you’re a pre-to-early-teen looking to add coding skills to your creativity toolbox, Python For Kids For Dummies is your sure-fire weapon for getting up and running with one of the hottest programming languages around.

Table of Contents

Week 1: Slithering into Python
Project 1: Getting Started with Python
Project 2: Hello World!

Week 2: Building Guessing Games
Project 3: Guessing Game
Project 4: Set Up Your Coding Environment
Project 5: A Better Guessing Game

Week 3: Creating Word Games
Project 6: Hacker Speaker: 1337 Sp34k3r
Project 7: Cryptopy
Project 8: Silly Sentences

Week 4: Stepping Up to Object-Oriented Programming
Project 9: Address Book
Project 10: Math Trainer