Introduction to Programming with Greenfoot
Object-Oriented Programming in Java™ with Games and Simulations
Written by Greenfoot creator and BlueJ developer, Michael Kolling, Introduction to Programming with Greenfoot uses Greenfoot, an award-winning educational programming environment, to teach standard Java programming.
Greenfoot uses simulations and games to teach object-oriented concepts and principles in a fun, easily accessible manner. Greenfoot bridges the gap to Java programming; it scales up well making even advanced topics easy to teach.
Introduction to Programming with Greenfoot provides:
To join the online Greenfoot community or check out shared resources for instructors and students, please visit www.greenfoot.org/book.
Michael Kölling is a professor at the Computing Laboratory, University of Kent, in Canterbury, UK. He holds a PhD in computer science from Sydney University, and has worked in Australia, Denmark and the UK. Michael’s research interests are in the areas of object-oriented systems, programming languages, software tools, computing education and HCI. He has published numerous papers on object-orientation and computing education topics and is co-author of a Java textbook (Objects First with Java, Pearson Education, 2008.(ISBN 0-13-606086-2). Michael is one of the developers of BlueJ, an educational programming environment, and more recently, the Greenfoot platform. The Higher Education Academy elected Michael as a National Teaching Fellow in 2008.
book was in great shape used, beginner stages of java but is a great introduction for any student. freeware is on-line but you still need the bookPublished 6 months ago by Derek
Learning a great deal about coding. This book is required for my high school computer course. As advertised, even though it was gently used it's in great shape.Published 10 months ago by Liz S.
This textbook attempts to go beyond simply lecturing about how to do something and take the extra step of drawing in the reader and having them actually follow along. Read morePublished 11 months ago by Andrew W.
I recommend this book to any student interested in creating games, scenarios, and simulations using Java. Greenfoot is available for free at [... Read morePublished 11 months ago by dangjavageek
Timing and packaging was great. But I wish the book had a little more details on greenfoot because there are some tricked a professor thought me rather then the book.Published 18 months ago by Samantha Cardenas
Ordered for a class. There are youtube videos by the author that are very close to the exercises in the book.Published 21 months ago by L. Laird
This book and free software give a great introduction to Java programming. Fundamentals are well covered and advanced OO concepts are explained in accessible ways. Read morePublished on February 25, 2012 by Michael Brother
I bought this book for my son and nephew and we've been going through a chapter in an hour a day. It's a great way to learn Java programming - it provides an "instant gratification... Read morePublished on August 19, 2011 by jeffreportmill
I would NOT suggest this book to anyone. Take a different class if this is the required book.
This book is great for the first 3-4 chapters. Read more