Star Wars Coding Projects: A Step-by-Step Visual Guide to Coding Your Own Animations, Games, Simulations an
Star Wars Coding Projects turns young fans into digital creators by teaching the fundamentals of Scratch programming through the lens of a galaxy far, far away. This visual guide allows readers to build their own animations and games featuring iconic characters and starships. By following clear instructions, students learn how to bring droids to life and navigate treacherous asteroid fields using…
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