Scratch Coding Cards--learn to program one card at a time

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Scratch Coding Cards
Learn to Program One Card at a Time 

San Francisco, CA (December 6, 2016)--The latest release from No Starch Press, the market leader in
kids programming books, offers an exciting new way to learn to code.

The "Scratch Coding Cards" ( http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zdlrjefl0avpaoadum8gom098pk...
) ($24.95, 75 laminated cards, December 2016) are a colorful collection of
activities that introduce children to creative coding. The illustrated
activity cards provide a playful entry point into Scratch, the graphical
programming language used by millions of children and teens around the
world. The deck of cards makes it easy for kids to learn how to create a
variety of interactive projects that connect to their interests. They can
create a racing game, animate an interactive story, design a virtual pet,
and more!

Each card features step-by-step instructions for beginners to start
coding. The front of the card shows an activity kids can do with
Scratch--such as animating a character or keeping score in a game. The back
shows how to snap together blocks of code to make the projects come to
life. Along the way, kids learn key coding concepts, such as sequencing,
conditionals, and variables. This collection of coding activity cards is
perfect for sharing among small groups in homes, schools, and after-school
programs.

The "Scratch Coding Cards" were developed by Natalie Rusk, a lead
researcher on the Scratch Team at the MIT Media Lab. "Every day we're
amazed to see the diverse types of projects that young people create with
Scratch, but many newcomers aren't sure how to begin," said Rusk. "The
'Scratch Coding Cards' make it easy for anyone to jump into programming."

The "Scratch Coding Cards" will be available in bookstores everywhere this
month, just in time for the holidays.

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About the Author
The "Scratch Coding Cards" were created by Natalie Rusk. Rusk is one of the
lead developers of Scratch and works as a research scientist in the
Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab.  Rusk co-founded The
Computer Clubhouse, an international network of after-school centers where
young people learn to use new technologies to express themselves
creatively.

Scratch Coding Cards
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Publisher: No Starch Press
Author: Natalie Rusk
Print ISBN: 978-1-59327-774-1
Price: $24.95
Publication Date: December 2016
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