Video Games

Kathy Ceceri is the author of five books from Nomad Press, including Robotics: Discover the Science and Technology of the Future. She is also the author of several beginner-friendly tech titles for all ages, including Making Simple Robots: Exploring Cutting-Edge Robotics With Everyday Stuff and Geek Mom: Projects, Tips, and Adventures for Moms and Their 21st-Century Families. The Homeschooling Expert on About.com, Kathy teaches hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) workshops at schools, museums, and libraries around the Northeast. She is the proud mother of a video game designer and a filmmaker and lives in Upstate New York. You can find her at craftsforlearning.com. Mike Crosier holds an MFA from the Center for Cartoon Studies. He illustrated Entrepreneurship: Create Your Own Business for Nomad Press. Mike lives in White River Junction, Vermont.

Introduction: Everyone's a Gamer! Chapter 1: Electronic Games and Their Roots Chapter 2: Why Do We Play Games? Chapter 3: Gamemaking Step by Step Chapter 4: Coding--How to Write a Game Program Chapter 5: Make Your Game Come to Life Chapter 6: So You Want to Make Games ... Glossary Resources Index