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Coding with HTML and JavaScript - Create Epic Computer Games

by Max Wainewright

Book Details

Publisher:In Easy Steps
Published:2021-11
Pages:80
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:6-10

About This Book

Another new title in the children's series that was launched by In Easy Steps in 2018, designed to make learning fun for children. Coding with HTML & JavaScript - Create Epic Computer Games teaches children how to create computer games using HTML and JavaScript in a fun way, and in easy steps.

Our Review

This engaging guide introduces young programmers to the fundamentals of web development through hands-on game creation projects. Children will learn practical HTML and JavaScript skills while building interactive games from scratch, with each concept broken down into manageable steps. The book transforms abstract coding principles into tangible results that kids can immediately see and play, making complex topics like variables, functions, and event handling accessible through immediate visual feedback. This approach to computer programming education ensures that technical concepts become concrete through creative application.

What sets this coding book apart is its project-based structure that maintains momentum through achievable milestones, keeping young learners motivated as they progress from simple animations to complete games. The instructions are carefully scaffolded to build confidence while introducing essential web development skills that form the foundation for future programming exploration. Children who enjoy hands-on learning and visual results will find this introduction to JavaScript coding particularly rewarding as they witness their code come to life in the browser. The satisfaction of creating playable games from their own code provides a powerful incentive to continue developing these valuable digital literacy skills.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction