Cambridge Coding Club Python: Basics (Level 1)

Python: Basics (Level 1) Author/s: Chris Roffey This lively book is an introduction to the world of coding and to Python 3 – a fantastic language to start coding with. Young programmers will learn how to code and customise several fun applications including their own Magic8Ball and an Etch A Sketch® game. The fun challenges and Quick Quizzes help to consolidate new skills and the companion web site provides the full source code for all the projects and challenges as well as help for readers. Features: Designed and written for children with an appealing design and fun approach and simple explanation throughout. Written by a teacher and has an educational focus with objectives, summaries and challenges as well as hints and tips to engage the students. Gives children the chance to experiment and create their own versions of familiar games. Short and manageable with short chapters. Can be used on windows, macs or linux based systems.  Can be used in a classroom where there is no expert teacher, or at home with a parent. Recommended by Cambridge International Examinations for use with the IGCSE Computer Science syllabus. Can be used with the Raspberry Pi computer. Now also available as an iBooks Textbook.