Learn to design and code games using Scratch, inspired by the Star Wars (TM) universe!

Star Wars Coding Projects is a step-by-step visual guide to designing and coding in Scratch. The setting is as big as your imagination. Your favourite Star Wars characters will guide you through fun projects, animations, and games as you learn how to create and code. Draw your own Star Wars (TM) inspired sprites to use in the projects. You're the director as you navigate the spaceship you've designed through the asteroid belt you imagined as you go on the jetpack adventures you brought to life.

Learn essential coding skills, share the sprites you drew with friends, and even challenge your pals to beat your high scores in the games you designed. Each project lists the sprites you'll have fun creating through simple, numbered steps that are fully illustrated and easy to follow. Coding games have never been so fun, with Star Wars characters to guide you.

The six projects in the book are:

- Dodge asteroids
- Fly with a jetpack
- Escape enemies
- Design your own droid
- Send a droid on a secret spy mission
- Use the force to move objects on screen

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This book has been graded for interest at 7-9 years.

There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published 2017 by Dorling Kindersley Ltd .

Dr. Jon Woodcock has a degree in physics from the University of Oxford and a PhD in computational astrophysics from the University of London. He started coding at the age of eight and has programmed all kinds of computers, from single-chip microcontrollers to world-class supercomputers. His many projects include giant space simulations, research in high-tech companies, and intelligent robots made from junk. Jon has a passion for science and technology education, giving talks on space and running computer programming clubs in schools. He has worked on numerous science and technology books as a contributor and consultant, including DK's How Cool Stuff Works and Help Your Kids with Computer Coding . Kiki Prottsman is an educator and vibrant YouTube personality. A former computer science instructor at the University of Oregon, she is a Member of Mensa, and a past Chair of Women in Computer Science. Kiki also writes for the Huffington Post, and has graced the cover of Open For Business magazine. As a champion for responsible computing and equality in both CS employment and education, Kiki works with many organisations to improve the experience of girls and women in STEM.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: Foreword by Kiki Prottsman
• 2: Computer Coding
• 3: What is Scratch?
• 4: Exploring Scratch
• 5: Databank: Using Images in Scratch
• 6: Databank: Using Sound in Scratch
• 7: Cargo Bay Chase
• 8: Build-a-Droid
• 9: Jetpack Adventure
• 10: Use the Force!
• 11: Secret Spy Mission
• 12: Asteroid Dash
• 13: Glossary
• 14: How to Get Scratch