Want to create cool games and apps to impress your friends (or yourself) but not sure where to
start? Or have you tried your hand at programming but got utterly bored after combing through
hundreds of pages of dry text? Then you've come to the right place! This book is the perfect
blend of education and fun for kids 8 years and above looking to learn the magic of Python one
of the easiest and most powerful programming languages around all while solving fun puzzles
and building your own projects on the way. Yes there'll be chapters on the fundamentals of
Python such as variables numbers strings automation with conditions loops and functions
objects and files. But early on in the book you'll get started with Turtle a Python package
that was custom-made for kids like you. It lets you literally draw and animate on your
computer! Every concept will be interspersed with a fun mini project with Turtle so you'll
never get bored. Once you get the fundamentals down you'll dive right into Tkinter and Pygame
more fun Python packages (goodbye theory!) and you'll learn all about creating apps and games
like the ones you see and use every day (bouncing ball temperature converter calculator
rock-paper-scissors and so much more!). There are also four capstone projects at the end of
the book that convert everything you've learned so far into full-blown apps and games that you
can show off to your friends parents and even teachers! You'll be creating a snake game with
Turtle a tic tac toe game with Tkinter a full-fledged paint app again with Tkinter and
finally a classic space shooters game with Pygame (the cherry on top). Every project chapter
will be accompanied with the logic behind the game app and an explanation on how you've arrived
at the logic. You'll develop strong problem solving skills that'll help you create future
projects on your own. There are also two chapters dedicated to just creating fun mini projects
and puzzles one of them placed in the middle of the book to give you a welcome break from all
the learning. The book ends with an overview on web development with Python and ideas for more
fun projects and puzzles you can solve on your own. Become the most likely to succeed kid in
your grade while having the most fun getting there! What You'll Learn Gain a gentle but
thorough introduction into the world of programming and Python Create programs and solve
problems with core Python concepts Build mini projects and capstone projects (showcase worthy)
with Turtle Tkinter and Pygame Develop programming skills while doing the puzzles and
activities described in the book Who This Book Is For Kids 8 years and above.
