Coding Projects in Scratch by Dr. Jon Woodcock by DK Publishing

Using fun graphics and easy-to-follow instructions, Coding Projects in Scratch teaches essential coding and programming skills to young learners. Follow along with step-by-step instructions to learn how to make 18 projects, including a personalized birthday card; a “tunnel of doom” multiplayer game; dinosaur dance party animation with flashing lights, music, and dance moves-and much more.

Why we like it: For kids (or adults) exploring the Scratch coding platform, this is a book that will take your coding to the next level. Step-by-step instructions help novice coders to create fun bursts of animation!