The second edition of the best-selling Python for Kids —which brings you (and your parents)
into the world of programming—has been completely updated to use the latest version of Python
along with tons of new projects! Python is a powerful programming language that’s easy to
learn and fun to use! But books about programming in Python can be dull and that’s no fun for
anyone. Python for Kids brings kids (and their parents) into the wonderful world of
programming. Jason R. Briggs guides you through the basics experimenting with unique (and
hilarious) example programs featuring ravenous monsters secret agents thieving ravens and
more. New terms are defined code is colored and explained puzzles stretch the brain and
strengthen understanding and full-color illustrations keep you engaged throughout. By the
end of the book you’ll have programmed two games: a clone of the famous Pong and “Mr. Stick
Man Races for the Exit”—a platform game with jumps and animation. This second edition is
revised and updated to reflect Python 3 programming practices. There are new puzzles to inspire
you and two new appendices to guide you through Python’s built-in modules and troubleshooting
your code. As you strike out on your programming adventure you’ll learn how to: Use
fundamental data structures like lists tuples and dictionaries Organize and reuse your code
with functions and modules Use control structures like loops and conditional statements Draw
shapes and patterns with Python’s turtle module Create games animations and other graphical
wonders with tkinter Why should serious adults have all the fun? Python for Kids is your
ticket into the amazing world of computer programming. Covers Python 3.x which runs on Windows
macOS Linux even Raspberry Pi
