{"product_id":"hello-world-a-complete-python-based-computer-programming-tutorial-with-fun-illustrations-examples-and-hand-on-exercises-9781617297021","title":"Hello World!: A Complete Python-Based Computer Programming Tutorial with Fun Illustrations, Examples, and Hand-On Exercises.","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Simple yet empowering. Kids will be amazed at how quickly they can get productive.\" - James McGinn, Bull Valley\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Learn to program with Python, a language designed to be easy for beginners\u003cbr\u003e Written by father-and-son team Warren and Carter Sande\u003cbr\u003e Colorful pictures, clever cartoons, and fun examples\u003cbr\u003e Practice questions and exercises\u003cbr\u003e Kid-tested and reviewed by professional educators \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePurchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout The Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With this book, ANYONE can learn to write useful programs and games in Python. Designed especially for readers 9-16 years old, this book is easy to read and use. Printed in full color, it's never boring, with hands-on practice and interesting graphics throughout. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHello World! Computer Programming for Kids and Other Beginners, Third Edition introduces the world of computer programming in a clear and fun style. Using Python, a programming language designed to be easy to learn, each engaging lesson teaches skills that apply to any kind of programming. It brings to life the basic concepts of computing--looping, decisions, input and output, graphics, and more. Now in its third edition, this international bestseller has been fully updated to Python 3 and includes a new chapter about how the internet works. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You Will Learn\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInstall Python and get set up for programming\u003cbr\u003e Math and data for programming\u003cbr\u003e Building GUIs for your programs\u003cbr\u003e Creating simple games\u003cbr\u003e Adding comments to your code\u003cbr\u003e Graphics, sprites, and collision detection\u003cbr\u003e Simulate pets and a lunar landing\u003cbr\u003e Where to go next on your programming journey \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis Book Is Written For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Like the previous two editions, \u003ci\u003eHello World! Third Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is not just for kids. While the tone is light and engaging, it doesn't \"talk down\" to the reader, and beginners of any age will love its readability and sense of humor. Written by Warren Sande and his son, Carter, it is full of examples that will get you thinking and learning. Reviewed by professional educators, this book is kid-tested and parent-approved. You don't need to know anything about programming to use the book, just the basics of using a computer. If you can start a program and save a file, you can learn to program using this book!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarren Sande\u003c\/b\u003e is an Electronic Systems Engineer who uses Python as his favorite \"do anything\" scripting language at work, and also uses it to help teach people about computers and programming. He holds a degree in Electronic Systems Engineering from the University of Regina, Saskatchewan, as well as a Diploma in Communication Arts from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarter Sande\u003c\/b\u003e is a high school student who is passionate about technology. When he's not fixing his school's network and helping his classmates recover lost homework, he likes to ride his bike and write retro video games.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Manning Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50725516738834,"sku":"9781617297021","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_93ecebea-66d2-4993-9933-d41b470d2171.jpg?v=1734832256","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/hello-world-a-complete-python-based-computer-programming-tutorial-with-fun-illustrations-examples-and-hand-on-exercises-9781617297021","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}