android inventor,App Inventor: Create Your Own Android Apps

Yes, you can create your own apps for Android phones—and it's

easy to do. This extraordinary book introduces App Inventor for

Android, a powerful visual tool that lets anyone build apps for

Android-based devices. Learn the basics of App Inventor with

step-by-step instructions for more than a dozen fun projects, such

as creating location-aware apps, data storage, and apps that

include decision-making logic.

The second half of the book features an Inventor's manual to

help you understand the fundamentals of app building and computer

science. App Inventor makes an excellent textbook for beginners and

experienced developers alike.

Design games and other apps with 2D graphics and animation

Create custom multi-media quizzes and study guides

Create a custom tour of your city, school, or workplace

Use an Android phone to control a LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT

robot

Build location-aware apps by working with your phone’s

sensors

Explore apps that incorporate information from the Web

Learn computer science as you build your apps