Sande Warren, Sande Carter. Hello World!: Computer Programming for Kids and Other Beginners

Second edition. — Manning Publications, 2013. — 435 p.Learn to talk to your computer in its own language! Whether you want to create a game, start a business, or solve an important problem, the first step is learning to write your own programs. Programming is a fun challenge, and it's easy to get started!This updated and revised edition of Hello World! introduces the world of computer programming in a clear and engaging style. Written by Warren Sande and his son, Carter, it is full of examples that will get you thinking and learning. Reviewed by professional educators, this book is kid-tested and parent-approved. You don't need to know anything about programming to use the book, just the basics of using a computer. If you can start a program and save a file, you'll be off and running!Getting Started
Remember This: Memory and Variables
Basic Math
Types of Data
Input
GUIs—Graphical User Interfaces
Decisions, Decisions
Loop the Loop
Just for You—Comments
Game Time
Nested and Variable Loops
Collecting Things Together—Lists and Dictionaries
Functions
Objects
Modules
Graphics
Sprites and Collision Detection
A New Kind of Input—Events
Sound
More GUIs
Print Formatting and Strings
File Input and Output
Take a Chance—Randomness
Computer Simulations
Skier Explained
Python Battle
What's Next?