Computer Programming is Fun!

Testimonial
Mr. Handy
I got my program to work! I thought today's lesson was really good, I espically [sic] liked the section where you told about how sound and other stuff actually works. I liked your theme song, and using these notes I can make a soundtrack for future space battles. -- (An 11-year-old in North Carolina)

CD with all necessary software included printed in color each lesson includes a quiz answers in the back index included coil bound so it can be wrapped around and laid flat next to your computer 206 pages, 8 1/2 x 11 " format NEW option to purchase the book as an "eBook" (electronic download in PDF format). Note: For non-U.S. customers, this is now the only purchase option, due to shipping costs and other issues.

Written by a homeschooling Dad and professional software developer, Computer Programming is Fun! fills the need for a book to teach teenage youth computer programming.

The author set out to write a book like the one he used to teach himself programming at age 12. In the 1980's programming students began learning with BASIC, but for the new millenium the author chose the more modern Python language. Python is used by NASA, Google, and George Lucas' Industrial Lights and Magic, but is simple enough for beginners to learn.

This book has been successfully used by homeschooling families and public school teachers. A syllabus outline at the beginning of the book lets you select the lessons you want from one of three learning tracks: a data processing track, a video game track, or a simple turtle graphics track, depending on the student's interests and level of learning.

All necessary software, including the Python programming language and sample programs, are included on a CD in the back of the book. This book is geared for either self-study or classroom use. Neither the student nor the teacher need have any prior programming experience.