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Raspberry Pi Projects for Kids (Second Edition)

Leverage the power of programming to use the Raspberry Pi to create awesome games

By: Daniel Leonard Bates

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eText | 28 April 2015 | Edition Number 1

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Book Description

This book is for kids who wish to develop games and applications using the Raspberry Pi. No prior experience in programming is necessary; you need only a Raspberry Pi and the required peripherals.

What you will learn

Gear up to start programming by setting up the Raspberry Pi and taking a tour of available applications
Understand the fundamentals of programming and electronics using the Raspberry Pi
Use the Linux operating system and programming languages such as Scratch and Python to build interesting projects
Gain a basic understanding of how the Python programming language works by writing simple programs
Build a fully functioning game and explore how to modify it to create new levels
Create animations and music to make your games and applications more exciting
Make computer code interact with the physical world
Add markers to your personal mapping program
Get an understanding of Sonic Pi, and discover how to use it to create your own music