Coding for Kids for Dummies

I purchased this wonderful book for my 11 year old son. He has had a tiny bit of exposure to Java coding for Minecraft during summer camp. He was a bit apprehensive at first, but after skimming the book, and placing some post-it notes on the projects he wanted to try, he decided to be 'brave' and dive in. 45 minutes later, he was delighted at how easy the instructions were to follow, and he was successful in every attempt he made with the programs. I was thrilled to see the big smile on his face! He really liked how the programs 'correct' you when entering lines of code, if you have done it incorrectly. He said that saves a lot of time and helped him ultimately be more successful with the projects. What a nice way to get introduced to coding, something that I have no interest in. I feel guilty to write that, but I'm more at home with painting, hiking, or reading a great book. This is a world that my children love, and I'm happy I found a book that helps them.

I stumbled on this book on Amazon, and like a lot of other people assumed it would be about Scratch, Python or some other kid friendly language. It was a little surprising that Ms.McCue decided to concentrate on MicroWorlds EX since it is a little off the beaten track, but I actually think it was a good choice. My first exposure to the Logo language was in the 1990's (it was first released way back in 1967!) and it was fun to revisit it in its expanded form as part of MicroWorlds. Some people object to having to pay for it ($29.00 once you have the book), but I think it is well worth the price. Ms. McCue is quite knowledgeable and the book is clear and very well written. If you're looking for a beginning programming book for kids (or even 70 year old adults like me), Coding for Kids (using MicroWorlds) takes a different approach to programming that you might find intriguing.

I'm excited for my son to use it, but somehow didn't realize that it will require us to buy a software license for continued use. To get started there is a 35 day/90 save Trial. After that, you have to buy a license for MicroWorld EX, which is the programming software that the lessons are based in. It looks like if you buy it right away, you can get the software download for $30, but if you wait too long, it will be as much as $99. We are waiting for our trial activation link to be sent so I can't speak to how it will all work out, but the book/lessons look great at first glance.

The last several years I have heard about the importance of learning to write code from the likes of Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and many others. Finally there is a clear, well written, interesting book called Coding for Kids! My son loves it and is learning to write code! It is also wonderful for someone like me, an adult, who wants to learn! Please keep books like this coming. Bravo!

This book is excellent for helping young people learn to write code. While most children know how to play video games and do lots of activities on a computer, actually learning to write the code that makes the games run is most beneficial. The process involved in learning to write code is directly related to critical thinking in mathematics and logical thinking in many areas. Two of my grandsons have found this to be very helpful, fun to make games and challenging to invent new activities.

Designed for high school not kids and too complicated

I like this book! My great grand daughter who is in the fourth grade and did game coding during summer break in her school camp. She wanted me to learn about coding so we could discuss the subject when she is over at our house one day every week. I have really just started and am on project #2, Golf Course which is turning out to be a fun project, surprising enough I am learning to do it! :-) Great stuff, this coding. Thank you Camille for writing this book to help us old kids so we can stay, some what, up with our younger family members. Ted Atmore

When I purchased this book, the description never said that I had to buy the computer program for it. They offer a free partial program fo 30 days but my kid can't get through the book in 30 days, so I have to spend $30 more to be able to use the book.

It was a little hard for kids to understand imo, also it’s geared towards pc’s not Macs

Enseña bien pero creo que podría mejorar la explicación pues es a veces un poco difícil entender pero bien en general

Very good book. We'll written, children can understand and learn coding by themselves using the book

Great Product!

11yr old enjoying it