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Teach Your Kids to Code: A Parent-Friendly Guide to Python Programming Paperback – April 1, 2015
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- Reading age9 years and up
- Print length336 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level7 - 9
- Lexile measure1150L
- Dimensions7 x 0.89 x 9.25 inches
- PublisherNo Starch Press
- Publication dateApril 1, 2015
- ISBN-101593276141
- ISBN-13978-1593276140
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Why teach your kids to code?
Computer programming, or coding, is a crucial skill every child should be learning. From 3D printers, to mobile apps, to robots, to drones that deliver pizza, the world around us relies on code more than ever before. Coders get to solve problems and do interesting, fulfilling work, and the time to start learning to code is now!
Whether you want to build an app, a game, or a self-driving car, the power of coding is right at your fingertips. All the programming tools in Teach Your Kids to Code are free to download, and all the source code for every chapter is free to download from the No Starch Press web site.
I began introducing my two sons to programming when they were two and four, and I encouraged them to have fun by changing small parts of each program, like the colors, shapes, sizes and locations of objects on the screen. You can learn to program alongside your student, and take time to try new things as you go.
Learning to code is the pathway to an inspiring pastime and better career opportunities. Start coding today.
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"Teach Your Kids to Code made my day!" - Steve Wozniak, Co-founder of Apple
"My grade 8 students won't give the book back! They love it!"
--Brian Aspinall, K-8 Teacher, Dork, Coach, Blogger, TEDx Speaker
"It's so straightforward that you could easily hand this book to a child in upper elementary school or beyond and have them teach themselves. A win in my book when it comes to summer activities."
--Mel Ford, BlogHer
"The graphics are impressive, the games are fun, and the explanations are clear and encouraging."
--Sandra Henry-Stocker, IT World
"An excellent guide to learn Python."
--Tim Slavin, Kids, Code, and Computer Science Magazine
From the Author
This is the kind of book you can enjoy with your kids!
- Code your own apps and games in Python for Mac, PC, or Linux, from pre-K to college level
- Draw colorful spirals and shapes with Turtle graphics in Python, and more advanced apps using Pygame
- Create fun, playable games like War, Yahtzee, Rock-Paper-Scissors, and Pong
- Build interactive apps that respond to user input and mouse clicks
- Master variables, loops and functions to prepare for more advanced programming or a better career.
Packed with fun examples, colorful graphics, and easy-to-follow plain English instruction, Teach Your Kids to Code is the book parents and kids, teachers and students can enjoy together, as they build one of the top job skills of the 21st century! Python is a great first language for beginners, but it's powerful enough to be used in companies from Google to Amazon.
I designed this book to be easily understood by absolute beginners, with example code I used with my own pre-schoolers all the way through the apps I teach to college freshmen. Whether you're an IT professional, or have no programming experience at all, you and your student can learn to code in Python.
Quick, five- to ten-line examples will get you coding your own apps from scratch in minutes. Over 80 sample programs will give you the practice you need to master the powerful new skill of coding in Python.
About the Author
Product details
- Publisher : No Starch Press; 1st edition (April 1, 2015)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 336 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1593276141
- ISBN-13 : 978-1593276140
- Reading age : 9 years and up
- Lexile measure : 1150L
- Grade level : 7 - 9
- Item Weight : 1.7 pounds
- Dimensions : 7 x 0.89 x 9.25 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #231,912 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #50 in Children's Programming Books
- #215 in Introductory & Beginning Programming
- #223 in Python Programming
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About the author
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Dr. Bryson Payne is a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and he holds the elite SANS|GIAC GPEN, Industrial Defense (GRID), and Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM) cybersecurity certifications. He earned a Ph.D. in computer science and has taught coding and cybersecurity for over 25 years.
Dr. Payne is the author of Go Hack Yourself (2022), Learn Java the Easy Way (2017), and Teach Your Kids to Code (2015), all published by No Starch Press. He coached the #1-in-the-nation 2019 & 2020 NSA Codebreaker Challenge cyber teams and was a reverse engineering coach for the 2021-2023 US Cyber Teams.
Dr. Payne has received the Department of the Army Commander’s Award for Public Service medal from U.S. Army Cadet Command and the Order of Thor medal from the Military Cyber Professionals Association. Dr. Payne was recognized by the cybersecurity industry association, EC-Council, as the 2021 Academic Instructor of the Year.
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Customers find the book helpful for developing coding and programming skills in children. They describe the writing quality as clear and visually appealing. However, opinions differ on the ease of use, with some finding it easy to follow and read, while others mention that there are no installation instructions.
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Customers find this book a great way to teach kids coding and programming. They say it's kid-friendly, with easy-to-follow instructions and code samples. The author's teaching style adds layers of complexity without feeling overwhelming. It breaks code down into basic elements to teach children.
"...It is recommended for kids ages 9+ (and their parents) and I subscribe this recommendation...." Read more
"...Second, it should make for a nice learning language for the kids based on what I've read and heard about the language...." Read more
"...He really enjoys the graphical and interactive programs he's writing in Python. I like that he is learning with a real, marketable language...." Read more
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"...can my 9 year old work the exercises, he can read and understand the writing all by himself, with help...." Read more
"Easy to read, without Making your kids feeling dumb. Needs a little more coding walk thoughs, but a really great start" Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2018This book is very well structured, written and visually appealed. It is evident that Dr. Payne knows this business and how to communicate complex ideas and concepts in simple language.
This book is called "Teach your kids to code" but I think that is misleading. It should be called "Teach everyone to code". I am a grown-up, in age not in spirit, and I learned the basics of Python from this book and from his outstanding Udemy course with the same name.
It is recommended for kids ages 9+ (and their parents) and I subscribe this recommendation. It will be difficult for younger kids to follow this book and perform the projects.
Dr. Payne says in his TED talk that "Coding is not the goal, coding is the gateway". This book can be your and your child gateway to be a problem solver through a coder mindset!
I am looking forward to reading more books from Dr. Payne and to learn more about coding!
- Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2015Bought this book for several reasons. First, I've been meaning to add Python to my language arsenal for a while now. Second, it should make for a nice learning language for the kids based on what I've read and heard about the language. I've been a computer nerd for over 20 years now. Both my kids have their own PC clones (showing my age with just that comment). All three of our computers are "frankenstien" boxes with used, upgraded, and traded parts. They enjoyed learning about the inner working of the machine hardware. This should be another great adventure learning about software.
I chose this book because Mr. Payne was one of my first computer science teachers in college back in 2001. His teaching style adds layers of complexity so that you don't feel overwhelmed and it all just starts to make sense. Thumbing through the book, I can see he's applied that same principle here.
I'm looking forward to what the kids think about it. I'll update this review after we've gone through it. I'll probably struggle with keeping this one for the bookshelf or passing it along to my nephews.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2015A word of warning to teachers using this book. Make sure you are running Python 3.x (3.0-3.5.0) otherwise some the code will not run and you will get errors. For example the code examples in the first chapter using the input will not work in Python 2.7 unless it is changed to raw_input. The author assumes all readers will be using the Python 3.0-3.5.0.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2017My son learned scratch programming all last year. This was a great next step (he is 10 and homeschooling in the 4th grade). He really enjoys the graphical and interactive programs he's writing in Python. I like that he is learning with a real, marketable language. It is very kid-friendly, with easy-to-follow instructions and code samples.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2016I develop mobile applications, and program all day long. My daughter is 11, and wanted to get into programming. After some research, I found this book. It is an excellent guide, and extremely readable. It breaks code down to basic elements to teach children. My daughter sat down and started reading and doing these exercises as soon as we downloaded it onto her kindle. She loved it! She has worked through the whole book in just a few weeks! I would recommend this to any parent who was looking to develop coding and programming skills in children.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2020Although aimed toward a "younger" audience, this is a great book for all age-groups. The chapters are reasonably short, the examples clear, and the layout attractive. It covers all of the basic Python statements and practices and includes lots of hands-on exercises. On the negative side, most of the examples are built around "graphics" which would appeal to younger adults but probably not older adults. Overall, a very good book!
- Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2019Not only can my 9 year old work the exercises, he can read and understand the writing all by himself, with help. I wouldn't say it's self-guided for a fourth-grade level reader. However, this book provided me, a patient parent who knows a little about coding, an opportunity to discuss a topic I'm passionate about with my kid.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2016Easy to read, without Making your kids feeling dumb. Needs a little more coding walk thoughs, but a really great start
Top reviews from other countries
- TazaReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 5, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent service and good product, would recommend it
Excellent book, has variety of material, easy to follow. I thing it can potentially clarify what python version some of the commands will work on, or what is the recommended versions. It provides appropriate material, i.e. like diagrams to keep children interested. The book is also suitable for adults, would certainly recommend it.
- Sumit S.Reviewed in India on October 23, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Sooooo easy to learn
very interesting book. book for all age
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Amazon カスタマーReviewed in Japan on October 16, 2019
4.0 out of 5 stars 初心者へのPython教育には効果有り
初心者へのPython教育には大変意味の有る内容である。turtleの演習例は大変分かり易く、初心者への説明には役に立つ内容である。
- KyrieReviewed in Canada on September 21, 2015
4.0 out of 5 stars Good.
A great introduction into coding. It explains things so that you don't need to know anything about coding, but if you do, doesn't bore you.
- ClabReviewed in Canada on May 6, 2023
3.0 out of 5 stars Just Use YouTube
Not really helpful as a static product.