The Quick Expert's Guide to Computing and Programming

This series offers a shortcut to instant expertise! Quick Expert's Guides are aimed at teens and 'tweens who are keen to know more about a popular topic, but who may be put off by the idea of having to read wordy or technical guides. Each title includes features that break down technical/scientific/complex aspects of the subject, inspirational case studies, activities and a final project to test the reader's new skills. Chapter round-ups also offer tips on key words and phrases, as well as boosting self-esteem and confidence, in order to walk the walk and talk the talk of a true expert. Become a successful programmer! From a brief history of computing to the creation of your very own computer game, we'll give you the inside track on computing and programming. SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY: GENERAL INTEREST (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). Have you ever played a computer game and then wondered how it was made? Are you a gaming whizz with a taste for all things techie? Then this is the book for you. A perfect guide to learning the skills of computing and programming. Discover how to create your very own computer game - master basic algorithms and instructions, write your own pseudo code, conquer the programming language of Python, and create a game with multiple levels and characters to control. Ages 13+ The ultimate guide to creating a computer game for children aged 12+.