No Starch Press,US

Introduction Chapter 1: The Basics Chapter 2: Animation the Minifigure Chapter 3: Animation Principles Chapter 4: Building for Brickfilms Chapter 5: Working in Different Scales Chapter 6: Tools of the Trade Chapter 7: The Creative Process Chapter 8: Cinematography and Production Chapter 9: Post-Production Conclusion

Introduction PART I: ARCHITECTURE Chapter 1: Foundations and Support Structures Chapter 2: Modularity Chapter 3: Color Schemes Chapter 4: Walls Chapter 5: Windows and Doors Chapter 6: Interior Details Chapter 7: Decoration Chapter 8: Curved Walls PART II: LANDSCAPING Chapter 9: Substructure Chapter 10: Terrain Chapter 11: Rocks Chapter 12: Water Chapter 13: Paths Chapter 14: Gardens Chapter 15: Trees Appendix: Parts Catalog

Contents Introduction Warm-Up PART 1: Basic Mechanisms Rotating motors Transmitting rotation with gears Changing the angle of rotation by 90 Degrees Oscillating mechanisms Reciprocating mechanisms Changing the angle of an axle Transmitting rotation with rubber bands Using cams Using turntables Lighting up the center button Controlling the LED Matrix Using the remote control PART 2: Moving Mechanisms Vehicles with one motor Vehicles with two motors Turning with a steering wheel Walking robots PART 3: Practical Mechanisms Gripping tools Lifting devices Flapping wings Using the projectile launcher Shooting devices Wind devices PART 4 : Using Sensors Using the Distance Sensor Using the Color Sensor Using the Hub's built-in sensor Vehicles with sensors More ways to use sensors PART 5 : Other Enjoyable Mechanisms Various moving mechanisms Spinning tops Drawing devices Automatic doors Making fun games and toys Bonus mechanisms

Preface An Introduction to ScratchJr Chapter 1: Getting Started Chapter 2: Animations Chapter 3: Stories Chapter 4: Games Afterword Appendix A: Transitioning from ScratchJr to Scratch Appendix B: Reference Guides Index