Raspberry Pi for Kids - Jonathan Parkyn

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Raspberry Pi for Kids by Jonathan Parkyn is a paperback guide published by Dennis Publishing in 2013, running to 130 pages. It is aimed at young beginners and parents who want a gentle, practical introduction to the Raspberry Pi single-board computer, covering everything from initial setup through to simple projects. Two programming languages are covered in detail: Scratch, which is aimed at younger children and teaches the fundamentals of programming through a drag-and-drop approach, and Python, a more fully featured language for building real applications. The book walks readers through the basics of the hardware and operating system before gradually advancing to more complex projects such as creating a game. It suits older children and parents working alongside younger ones, making it a useful starting point for any household new to the Raspberry Pi.