Introduction to Python for Kids: Learn Python the Fun Way by Completing Activities and Solving Puzzles

Book Description

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.

中文：

书名：面向儿童的Python简介：通过完成活动和解决难题，以有趣的方式学习Python

想要创建很酷的游戏和应用程序来给你的朋友(或你自己)留下深刻印象，但又不确定从哪里开始？或者，你有没有试过编程，但在梳理了数百页枯燥的文本后完全厌倦了？那你来对地方了！这本书是教育和乐趣的完美结合，适合8岁及以上的儿童，他们希望学习Python的魔力，这是周围最简单和最强大的编程语言之一，同时解决有趣的谜题并在此过程中构建自己的项目。

是的，将有章节介绍Python的基础知识，如变量、数字、字符串、条件自动化、循环和函数、对象和文件。但是，在这本书的一开始，您将开始使用Turtle，这是一个为像您这样的孩子定制的Python包。它可以让你在你的电脑上画画和制作动画！每一个概念都会穿插着一个有趣的小项目与海龟，所以你永远不会感到无聊。一旦您掌握了基础知识，您将直接进入Tkinter和PyGame，更有趣的Python包(再见理论！)你还将学习如何创建应用程序和游戏，就像你每天看到和使用的那些(弹跳球、温度转换器、计算器、石头-布-剪刀等等)。

在这本书的最后还有四个顶峰项目，它们将你到目前为止学到的一切转化为成熟的应用程序和游戏，你可以向你的朋友、父母甚至老师炫耀！您将使用Turtle创建一款蛇游戏，使用Tkinter创建一款tic tac toe游戏，Tkinter是一款成熟的绘画应用程序，再次使用Tkinter，最后是一款经典的太空射击游戏与PyGame(上面的樱桃)。每个项目章节都将伴随着游戏/应用程序背后的逻辑，并解释您是如何得出逻辑的。你将发展强大的解决问题的能力，这将帮助你独立创建未来的项目。

还有两章致力于创建有趣的迷你项目和谜题，其中一章放在书的中间，让你从所有的学习中得到一个受欢迎的休息时间。这本书最后概述了使用Python进行Web开发，以及您可以自己解决更多有趣的项目和谜题的想法。成为你年级里“最有可能成功”的孩子，同时享受最大的乐趣！

你会学到什么？

• 温和但全面地介绍编程和Python世界
• 使用核心的Python概念创建程序和解决问题
• 与海龟、Tkinter和PyGame一起构建迷你项目和顶峰项目(值得展示)
• 在做书中描述的谜题和活动的同时培养编程技能

这本书是为谁写的

Kids 8 years and above.