Coding Club Python Basics Level 1 (Coding Club, Level 1)

I wanted to get my kids and some friends started on programming but I am not a programmer. I identified Python as a good place to start, and chose this series as my "textbooks" for the group.I found the Coding Club books to be visually appealing and well organized. As beginners all around, we were able to get through the projects and teach each other using these materials. The level 2 book was also excellent for teaching in a group. Level 3 is a great book but it's better suited for individual work at their own pace, or needs an instructor who knows more than I do.Recommend.

My daughter has recently become interested in coding and teaching herself how to program. This book seems to be helping her.I am afraid I can't review it based on the merits of it's programming teaching because I know very little about Python. However, my programmer husband looked at it and said that it was a great start for someone who knows very little about programming.This is not the type of book you would hand a high school student because it really is written for a younger student. My middle school student has enjoyed using it though. My daughter has been able to use this book to learn some basic skills and start programming.If she continues to learn and enjoy using htis book we will most likely buy book two. Enjoy.

Really, really well written. A wonderful intro to python. Roffey explains python in an easily understood manner and even anticipates your mistakes! A wonderful book and I will look for more from this excellent writer.

I purchased this book to add to my library of basic Python references. The book has a natural progression which is nice and easy to follow. If you already know a bit of Python and would like a few more exercises or examples I would highly suggest this book. I used a couple of the activities in a class I teach, and the kids really enjoyed them. The last activity doesn't flow conceptional with the other sections. I can only speculate why they ended the book with essentially a "Logo" lesson.

This is a thin book, but packed with information. It starts with a short, sweet explanation of the importance and relevance of programming, followed by an introduction to the IDLE interpreter. Without wasting too much time, however, it breaks right into coding the first program: Magic 8-ball with the Random library. By the end of the book, the projects involve the Tkinter library and graphics. The chapters are bite-sized, and the information is presented in clear, colorful ways. The approach, with its supporting illustrations, resembles the Head First series, but is clearly geared towards kids. The author obviously understands the challenges of keeping a child's attention: this book has flip-chart style binding, is visually interesting, while exercises and accomplishments occur quickly and frequently.I work in education, and I'm planning to use this book in an after-school coding program. I'm thrilled to see that sequels (levels 2 & 3) are planned.I also recommend Python for Kids: A Playful Introduction to Programming

Thank you.

my child loves this book!

Great product