Everything kids need to create and star in their own video! YouTube has won the hearts, minds, and eyes of kids around the globe. Young people everywhere are making their mark on this popular platform--some of them even gaining massive followings, worldwide recognition, and the paychecks that come along with it. While lots of youngsters are happy to be spectators, others are hungry to create and star in YouTube content of their own--and this book shows them how. Written for kids in a language they can understand, this book helps budding filmmakers and producers create their own videos--no matter the subject. It offers creators the insight on how to plan and shoot quality videos, install and use video editing tools, and post the final product to YouTube. Apply tricks that pro filmmakers use for better shots, lighting, and sound Edit your video, add transitions, insert a soundtrack, and spice things up with effects Shoot and share your video gaming exploits Share finished videos with family, friends, and the world For any kid interested in joining the YouTube revolution, this book is the perfect place to start!

An introduction to coding for kids Coding know-how is the coolest new tool kids can add to their creativity toolboxes--and all they need to get started is a computer connected to the internet and the lessons in this book. Easy! The book offers fun step-by-step projects to create games, animations, and other digital toys while teaching a bit about coding along the way. Plus, each project has an end goal to instill confidence and a sense of accomplishment in young coders once the project comes to life. Create simple applications in Scratch to learn how to build things with coding Experiment with "real" coding with tools built in JavaScript Use free online tools Share what you build with friends, family, and teachers Get creative and get coding!

Create videos using the tricks of TikTok stars! Making TikTok Videos reveals the secrets that TikTok celebs and influencers use to make the videos that everyone's watching. Hilarious clips, the latest dances, instruction videos--whatever you want to do, make sure it shows off the latest TikTok styles. This book shows you how to use whatever you have on hand to record, edit, and upload TikToks. Add music and text, get creative, and start sharing your finished products. With this guide, you'll get easy instructions on how to make videos that people remember. You also get some tips on how to bring viewers to your account. Use your mobile device to shoot videos with top-notch sound Learn the editing tricks TikTok pros use to create a finished video Set up your TikTok account and set your privacy Keep up with the latest TikTok video styles Written especially for the 10-14 age group interested in creating their first TikTok videos, this Dummies Jr. title will help you get plugged into the TikTok universe.

Does your kid′s love of ′tinkering′ resemble that of a budding Thomas Edison? Then Getting Started with Engineering is guaranteed to spark their fascination! The focused, easy–to–complete projects offered inside are designed to broaden their understanding of basic engineering principles, challenge their problem–solving skills, and sharpen their creativity all while having fun along the way.

Engineers are experts on how things work and this book is your youngster′s best first step to developing the skills they need to think, design, and build things like the pros. The projects they′ll complete feature a fun twist that appeal to their age group from a tiny model roller coaster to a wearable toy that includes an electronic circuit and the instructions are written in an easy–to–follow manner, making it possible for them to experience the pride and accomplishment of working independently.

- Appropriate for children aged 7–11

- Simple explanations guide children to complete three projects using household items

- The full–color design, short page count, and easy–to–follow instructions are designed to appeal to kids

- Brought to you by the trusted For Dummies brand

If you have a little engineer that could, Getting Started with Engineering is a great way to encourage their fascination of figuring out how things work.

A technology book for kids! Do you want to create 3D digital games that'll impress your friends, family, and even yourself? This book shows you how to use Alice, a free 3D game programming environment, to make seriously cool video games you'll have as much fun building as you will playing! Create your own adventure--recreate your favorite story by giving the characters new choices and writing your own ending When zombies attack--make your very own escape room maze and attempt to defeat the enemy before it defeats you Technology Requirements: Hardware - PC or tablet with internet connection running Windows(R) 7 or higher or Mac with internet connection running Mac OS X(R) 10.7 or higher Software - Alice-a free programming platform that can be downloaded at alice.org.

The easy way to help your kid start a business

Do you have a budding entrepreneur on your hands who′s anxious to bring the next great business idea to life? Make their dream come true with the accessible, expert help in Starting Your Own Business. Written with young learners in mind, this book walks your child through the steps that turn a bright idea into a profitable business.

An extension of the trusted For Dummies brand, Starting Your Own Business speaks to juniors in a language they can understand, offering guidance and actionable plans to turn their business idea into a reality. From setting goals to putting together a plan that encourages others to help them get their idea off the ground, it offers everything kids need to get their business started and make it grow.

- The book features a design that is heavy on eye–popping graphics that hold children′s attention

- The content focuses on the steps to completing a project

- A small, full–color, non–intimidating package instills confidence in the reader

- Basic projects set the reader on the road to further exploration

Children are notorious for their huge imaginations. Now, their ideas can live in the real world and translate to real profit with the help of Starting Your Own Business.

The coolest kid–friendly Minecraft projects

If you have a Minecraft fanatic on your hands, you′re about to be the most popular adult on the "block." Offering young Minecraft enthusiasts the ultimate sandbox experience, Building a Minecraft City gives kids aged 7 11 an outlet to enhance their love of the game and take their creative play to new heights.

Brought to you by the trusted For Dummies brand, this kid–focused book offers step–by–step instructions and simple explanations for completing projects that will teach your child invaluable new skills all while having a ton of fun! They′ll gain confidence as they design and build truly impressive Minecraft structures, and you′ll delight in watching them develop and refine their problem–solving skills as they work on their own. It′s a win–win!

Features a kid–friendly design that is heavy on eye–popping graphics

Focuses on three basic projects that set young readers on the road to further exploration

Boasts a small, full–color, accessible package that instills confidence in the reader

Introduces basic engineering concepts to kids in a way they can understand

Screen time can be as educational as it is fun, and this book shows your child how to approach their favorite game from a new angle to think and do outside the box.

Fun and engaging electronics projects just for kids!

Do you have a cunning kid who′s curious about what goes on inside computers, phones, TVs, and other electronic devices? You may just have a budding Edison on your hands and what better way to encourage their fascination with electronics than a book filled with projects they can complete on their own? In Getting Started with Electronics, your child will follow simple steps to safely create cool electronics projects using basic materials that can easily be found at online retailers or hobby shops.

Just imagine your child′s delight as they use clips, switches, resistors, capacitors, and more to create circuits that control light and sound! From building a nifty LED flashlight to tuning in to a local radio station using a homemade tuner and more your little electronic wiz′s world is about to get a whole lot brighter!

- Features vivid designs and a short page count

- Focuses on your child experiencing a sense of accomplishment

- Projects introduce core concepts while keeping tasks simple

- Teaches electronics in a safe environment

Built for the youngest of learners from the makers of the trusted For Dummies brand, you can feel good about giving your child a book that will spark their creativity.

Fun robotics projects that teach kids to make, hack, and learn!

There′s no better way for kids to learn about the world around them than to test how things work. Building Your Own Robots presents fun robotics projects that children aged 7 11 can complete with common household items and old toys. The projects introduce core robotics concepts while keeping tasks simple and easy to follow, and the vivid, full–color graphics keep your kid′s eyes on the page as they work through the projects.

Brought to you by the trusted For Dummies brand, this kid–focused book offers your child a fun and easy way to start learning big topics! They′ll gain confidence as they design and build a self–propelled vehicle, hack an old remote control car to create a motorized robot, and use simple commands to build and program a virtual robot all while working on their own and enjoying a sense of accomplishment!

- Offers a kid–friendly design that is heavy on eye–popping graphics

- Focuses on basic projects that set your child on the road to further exploration

- Boasts a small, full–color, accessible package that instills confidence in the reader

- Introduces basic robotics concepts to kids in a language they can understand

If your youngster loves to tinker, they′ll have a whole lot of fun while developing their creative play with the help of Building Your Own Robots.

A technology book for kids!

Learning how to code can be like learning a foreign language.This book serves as an excellent guide to help you start writing in the odd–looking languages that make the web work. Follow simple steps as you work with real code to build your own web robots.

- Create your robot write code that builds your robot′s body and structure

- Give your bot some style add code lines that customize your robot′s color and shape

- Get your robot moving finish off your robot with code that teaches it how to dance

Technology Requirements:

Hardware PC or tablet with Internet connection running Windows 7 or higher or Mac with Internet connection running Mac OS X 10.7 or higher

Software Web browser to access JSFiddle.net: Google Chrome , Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge, or Microsoft Internet Explorer version 9.0 or higher

A fun, easy-to-understand guide to science fair project success
About three to five million high school students-spanning all fifty U.S. states and forty different countries-compete in science fairs every year. An increasing emphasis on technology and the growing number of science-based magnet schools mean the traditional science project is here to stay and destined to become even more popular. With over 100 innovative project ideas, simple instructions, and helpful advice, Science Fair Projects For Dummies makes the science fair process entertaining and educational for students and parents (and even teachers) alike. Written in a nonintimidating, friendly style, this engaging guide provides the inside scoop on science fair do's and don'ts, showing how to research, execute, and assemble a project as well as create a crowd-pleasing display.