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programs. While most famously used to introduce kids to programming, Scratch can make computer science approachable for people of any age. Rather than type countless lines of code in a cryptic programming language, why not use colorful command blocks and cartoon sprites to create powerful scripts?</p> <p>In <i>Learn to Program with Scratch</i>, author Majed Marji uses Scratch to explain the concepts essential to solving real-world programming problems. The labeled, color-coded blocks plainly show each logical step in a given script, and with a single click, you can even test any part of your script to check your logic. You'll learn how to:</p> <ul> <li>Harness the power of repeat loops and recursion</li> <li>Use if/else statements and logical operators to make decisions</li> <li>Store data in variables and lists to use later in your program</li> <li>Read, store, and manipulate user input</li> <li>Implement key computer science algorithms like a linear search and bubble sort</li> </ul> <p>Hands-on projects will challenge you to create an Ohm's law simulator, draw intricate patterns, program sprites to mimic line-following robots, create arcade-style games, and more! Each chapter is packed with detailed explanations, annotated illustrations, guided examples, lots of color, and plenty of exercises to help the lessons stick. <i>Learn to Program with Scratch</i> is the perfect place to start your computer science journey, painlessly.</p> <p><b>Uses Scratch 2</b></p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author-bio field-type-text-long field-label-abovec"><div class="field-label">Author Bio </div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><b>Majed Marji</b> is a senior development engineer at General Motors and an adjunct faculty member at Wayne State University in Michigan. He holds a PhD in electrical engineering from Wayne State University and an MBA in strategic management from Davenport University.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-toc field-type-text-long field-label-abovec" id="content"><div class="field-label">Table of contents </div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><b>Introduction</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 1:</b> Getting Started<br /> <b>Chapter 2:</b> Motion and Drawing<br /> <b>Chapter 3:</b> Looks and Sound<br /> <b>Chapter 4:</b> Procedures<br /> <b>Chapter 5:</b> Variables<br /> <b>Chapter 6:</b> Making Decisions<br /> <b>Chapter 7:</b> Repetition: Definite and Indefinite Loops<br /> <b>Chapter 8:</b> String Processing<br /> <b>Chapter 9:</b> Lists</p> <p><b>Appendix A</b></p> <p>View the detailed <a href="/download/samples/LTPWS_DTOC.pdf">Table of Contents</a> (PDF)<br /> View the <a href="/download/samples/LTPWS_index.pdf">Index</a> (PDF)</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-reviews field-type-text-long field-label-abovec" id="reviews"><div class="field-label">Reviews </div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>"Fills a void in the current literature on how to play with and manipulate Scratch."<br /> —<b>School Library Journal</b></p> <p>"Ups the ante on Scratch programming for kids and adults."<br /> —<b>Phil Shapiro, Make</b> (<a href="http://makezine.com/2014/03/27/book-review-learn-to-program-with-scratch/" target="new">Read More</a>)</p> <p>"A terrific resource for middle or higher grade educators who are looking for great Scratch projects that align to other content areas."<br /> —<b>Grant Smith, EdSurge</b> (<a href="https://www.edsurge.com/news/2016-06-08-6-summer-reads-that-will-teach-you-and-your-students-how-to-code" target="new">Read More</a>)</p> <p>"Marji has expertly expanded the range of Scratch’s intended audience."<br /> —<b>Katherine Noone, Voice of Youth Advocates</b></p> <p>"...this book is aimed at the complete beginner, but it goes deeper, exploring powerful programming concepts that show how useful Scratch is, for kids and adults."<br /> —<b>Mark Frauenfelder, Boing Boing (<a href="https://boingboing.net/2014/02/24/learn-to-program-with-scratch.html" target="new">Read More</a>) </b></p> <p>"This is another wonderful programming book for kids from No Starch Press."<br /> —<b>Richard Bejtlich, Chief Security Strategist, FireEye</b> (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/review/R3PQ3HQ4YY0K8T/" target="new">Read More</a>)</p> <p>"A well-versed guide...THE manual that Scratch has been needing."<br /> —<b>Al Sweigart, author of <i>Automate the Boring Stuff with Python</i> and <i>Invent with Python</i></b></p> <p>"Will appeal to wanabee geeks. . . . the book really does try to explain what you need to know about general programming in terms of this easy-to-use visual language."<br /> <b>—Kay Ewbank, <a href="https://www.i-programmer.info/professional-programmer/programmers-bookshelf/14471-programming-book-choices-for-fun.html" target="_blank">I Programmer</a>, Programming Book Choices For Fun</b></p> </div></div></div> </div> </div> </section> <section id="block-shariff-shariff-block" class="block block-shariff clearfix"> <div class="shariff" data-services="["facebook","print","twitter"]" data-theme="colored" data-orientation="horizontal" data-twitter-via="nostarch" data-lang="en"></div> </section> </div> </section> <aside class="col-sm-3" role="complementary"> <div class="region region-sidebar-second"> <section id="block-system-navigation" class="block block-system block-menu clearfix"> <h2 class="block-title">Navigation</h2> <ul class="menu nav"><li class="first last leaf"><a href="/user" title="">My account</a></li> </ul> </section> <section id="block-block-52" class="block block-block clearfix"> <p><a href="/mailchimp/subscribe">Want sweet deals? 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