The beauty in programming lies in the ability to create. As children, we conjure images of fantastical worlds within our head - imagining places, people, adventures, and monsters in an unending spiral of creation. Programming brings our imagination into the practical world, where we can create worlds that bend to our rules and enact anything you say. In essence, we become God - limited only by the confines of our computers. If Scratch is the door, then this book is your key, as it is filled with everything you need to understand and master the application. In this book, you will find: The basics of Scratch - inclusive of an explanation of the different parts of the interface Programming and designing applications in Scratch Sample projects with step-by-step solutions Once you've completed the book you will have an open the door to a world ready to be shaped by you. Whether you're planning to become a programming hobbyist or a full-time developer, this book will guide you towards that path. Your journey, however, doesn't end here. Scratch only, well, scratches the surface of the depths of programming. Many other languages ultimately allow you to create thousands of different applications. Becoming God was a dream, thought to be impossible - until now.