Video Game Programming for Kids

Name: Video Game Programming for Kids
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ISBN: 9781435461161

ISBN-10: 1435461169

ISBN-13: 9781435461161

Edition: 2013

Authors: Jonathan S. Harbour

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VIDEO GAME PROGRAMMING FOR KIDS Introduces pre-teens and young learners to the exciting world of game programming. This concise, dynamic book is designed specifically for 8-12 years olds and uses simple language; a step-by-step approach; and no-cost QB64 easy, but powerful, software to teach short graphics programs and games. This book is ideal for true beginners or young users who have no prior experience with programming tools. The author uses a humorous, captivating approach with brief chapters that each focus on a single programming or basic computer science concept. All programs and readings center around fun activities, such as cracking a safe, guessing the secret number, or finding…

Book details

List price: $19.99
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Course Technology
Publication date: 4/5/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.100
Language: English

Jonathan S. Harbour is an associate professor at the University of Advancing Technology (Tempe, AZ). His web site at www.jharbour.com includes an online forum and blog for book support. His most recent game projects are Starflight - The Lost Colony (www.starflightgame.com) and Aquaphobia: Mutant Brain Sponge Madness (www.aquaphobiagame.com).




Hello Stinky Head [intro to QB64]



Big Mean Kitty Chases Cute Little Dog [simple graphics]



Save the Hangman [simple game]



Finding Secret Pirate Treasure [timed game]



Let's Go Fishing [complex graphics]



Backpack Attack [first real time game]



Fighting Scary Robots that like to say "Exterminate!" [audio chapter]



Super Squirt Gun versus the Lizard [getting player input]



You Forgot Your Combination!? [doing math]



You Big Ant Stomping Meanie [arrays]



Beetles Are Kind of Dumb (but let's be nice to them) [game logic]



Driving Like Crazy [serious collision game]



Catch The Parachute Guy!