A technology book for kids

Learning how to code can be like learning a foreign language.This book serves as an excellent guide to help you start writing in the odd-looking languages that make the web work. Follow simple steps as you work with real code to build your own web robots.

• Create your robot--write code that builds your robot's body and structure
• Give your bot some style--add code lines that customize your robot's color and shape
• Get your robot moving--finish off your robot with code that teaches it how to...

Creating Digital Animations is your ticket to learning animation Learn how to animate your very own characters using Scratch--the free multimedia tool that lets you create interactive stories, games, and animations. Designed specifically for kids aged seven and up, this easy-to-follow, full-color guide introduces you to important game design concepts through three simple projects. Step-by-step instructions walk you through the four major phases of animation design, showing you how to turn your idea into a real animation with sound...

Shoot a movie about zombies on the moon, right from your own backyard If you can imagine it, you can use special effects to make it a movie reality.

• World Traveler - Use green screen to transport your characters to anywhere in the world - or universe.
• What's That Sound? - Discover how sound effects can enhance the storyline.
• Add it in the edit - Uncover the effects you can add when editing your video.

This book is part of the 'Dummies Junior' initiative, a new series extension from the trusted For Dummies brand that is created to appeal to and...