    | Get coding 2! Author: Whitney, David | |
| Price: $6.50 | ||
Summary:
Introduction to how to build games, create cool graphics, and code simple artificial intelligence.
| Illustrator: | Beedie, Duncan |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (07/01/19)
Booklist (11/15/19)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 11/15/2019 With JavaScript, CSS, and HTML as their tools, readers are provided with the instructions for coding five different games: noughts and crosses (tic-tac-toe), snake, table tennis, endless runner, and a side-scrolling platformer game like Donkey Kong. Each chapter begins with a secret mission led by one of four kids (styles, skin tones, and genders vary) and a cat, members of the Lucky Cat Club. Coders are encouraged to create these games to help the club beat their rival gamers in a hackathon. A short history of computer games and gaming, elements that constitute an outstanding game, and notable games by genre are included. The illustrated text is accompanied by sidebars that contain word definitions and a concluding index. The correct code for each game is included at the end of each chapter, and a link is provided to a website that offers help and support. The explanations are well written and remain easy to follow as the blocks of code get more complex. Kids who love popular games should enjoy creating those found here. - Copyright 2019 Booklist.
