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Superstars of Gaming

Laura Hamilton Waxman (author)

Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group ISBN: 9781728401195

The biggest stars of gaming draw in millions of dollars and fans. Some have become online celebrities! Meet the greatest streamers, creators, and players in this high/low look at the superstars of the gaming world.

The World of Esports

Lisa Owings (author)

Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group ISBN: 9781728401218

With huge prize pools, skilled players, and huge tournaments, it's no wonder esports are making a splash around the globe. Readers of this high/low book will learn all about the biggest games, the best players, and the devoted fans defining esports.

Women in Gaming

Laura Hamilton Waxman (author)

Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group ISBN: 9781728401225

Gaming used to be dominated by men, but some of the world's most popular streamers and esports players are women. Meet some of the women at the forefront of gaming and learn how they achieved success in this exciting high/low title.

The Business of Gaming

Laura Hamilton Waxman (author)

Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group ISBN: 9781728401201

Thanks to passionate fans, blockbuster games, and celebrity players, the gaming industry takes in billions of dollars each year. Learn how professional gamers make money, which games are the all-time top sellers, and much more about the business of gaming with this captivating high/low book.

Professional Esports Leagues

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534172371

Esports competitions have become a world-wide phenomenon with millions of viewers and fans. Learn about the different facets of a professional esports league. Aligned with curriculum standards, these books also highlight key 21st Century content including information, media, and technology skills. Engaging content and hands-on activities encourage creative and design thinking. Book includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.

Influencers and Streaming

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534172364

Esports competitions have become a world-wide phenomenon with millions of viewers and fans. Learn about online streaming and what it takes to become an influencer. Aligned with curriculum standards, these books also highlight key 21st Century content including information, media, and technology skills. Engaging content and hands-on activities encourage creative and design thinking. Book includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.

The Debate about Playing Video Games

Rachel Seigel (author)

Publisher: North Star Editions ISBN: 9781635176681

Provides a thorough overview of the major pros and cons of playing video games. Readable text, interesting sidebars, and illuminating infographics invite readers to jump in and join the debate.

Strategy Games

Kirsty Holmes (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427121912

Do you enjoy building castles, leading fantasy armies, and developing strategies to divide and conquer? This tactical guide will appeal to strategy games enthusiasts looking for tips and tricks to dominate in their favorite games. They'll also enjoy reading about how these games were made and who the masterminds were behind them.

Platform Games

Kirsty Holmes (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427121882

From adventure games to endless running, this title helps gamers remaster their skills with tips and tricks to reach new levels. Readers will also love finding out about game designers and innovators and how they made a lifestyle into a career.

Co-Ops, Teams, and MMOs

Kirsty Holmes (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427121875

Learn how to work together with other gamers as a team or as a strategy against other players in large online games. Co-ops, Teams, and MMOs gives tips and tricks for a variety of games and styles, including role-playing games.

Speed Racers

Kirsty Holmes (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427121905

Up your skills with this insightful guide to speed racer games. Readers who love twists, turns, and loops will find next level hacks and cheats in this title, which also features bios of game designers and makers.

Building Virtual Worlds

Kirsty Holmes (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427121868

Choose an avatar and jump into the virtual world. This exciting gaming title introduces readers to top game creators, and gives tips and tricks for creating and customizing virtual world games familiar to readers.

Action-Adventure Games

Kirsty Holmes (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427121899

So, you like to take on a character and interact with other gamers?  Action-Adventure Games will help readers up their skills, explore further, and load up on more loot. They'll also love learning about game designers and innovators and how they made a lifestyle into a life.

The Making of Apex Legends

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534160835

In 2019, the surprise launch of Apex Legends took the gaming world by storm. Offering a fast-paced, team-based twist on the battle royale style of gameplay popularized by titles such as Fortnite, it caught the attention of more than 50 million players within the first month of its release. In this book, readers discover how this incredible game was created, from its top-secret early development to its record-breaking release. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

Fortnite: World Cup

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534160804

With hundreds of millions of players around the world, Fortnite is the video game sensation that has taken the world by storm. Its unique design combines the construction and problem solving of games like Minecraft with competitive online battles. In this book, readers will learn all about the Fortnite World Cup, an official global tournament that awards millions of dollars in prizes to the game's top players. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

Fortnite: Creative Mode

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534160781

With hundreds of millions of players around the world, Fortnite is the video game sensation that has taken the world by storm. Its unique design combines the construction and problem solving of games like Minecraft with competitive online battles. In this book, readers will learn all about the game's Creative mode, which allows players to create new levels and game modes using Fortnite's robust building tools. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

Fortnite: Guide to the Island

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534160811

Learn more about Fortnite Chapter 2! Explore the 13 new locations, and learn the ins and outs of the updated map for your next Battle Royale match. With hundreds of millions of players around the world, Fortnite is the video game sensation that has taken the world by storm. Its unique design combines the construction and problem solving of games like Minecraft with competitive online battles. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

Fortnite: Save the World

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534160798

With hundreds of millions of players around the world, Fortnite is the video game sensation that has taken the world by storm. Its unique design combines the construction and problem solving of games like Minecraft with competitive online battles. In this book, readers will learn all about the game's story-based Save the World mode, which focuses on teamwork and cooperation between players. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

Fortnite: Guide to Chapter 2

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534167261

Learn more about Fortnite Chapter 2! Explore the 13 new locations and learn the ins and outs of exciting new challenges. With hundreds of millions of players around the world, Fortnite is the video game sensation that has taken the world by storm. Its unique design combines the construction and problem solving of games like Minecraft with competitive online battles. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

Apex Legends: Teamwork

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534160880

In 2019, the surprise launch of Apex Legends took the gaming world by storm. Offering a fast-paced, team-based twist on the battle royale style of gameplay popularized by titles such as Fortnite, it caught the attention of more than 50 million players within the first month of its release. In this book, readers will learn how to work alongside their Apex Legends teammates to get the advantage over rival teams. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

Apex Legends: Guide to Kings Canyon

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534160897

In 2019, the surprise launch of Apex Legends took the gaming world by storm. Offering a fast-paced, team-based twist on the battle royale style of gameplay popularized by titles such as Fortnite, it caught the attention of more than 50 million players within the first month of its release. In this book, readers will learn their way around the sprawling world of Kings Canyon, where all Apex Legends matches take place. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

Apex Legends: Microtransactions

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534160866

In 2019, the surprise launch of Apex Legends took the gaming world by storm. Offering a fast-paced, team-based twist on the battle royale style of gameplay popularized by titles such as Fortnite, it caught the attention of more than 50 million players within the first month of its release. In this book, readers will learn how to customize their characters' appearance through microtransactions in Apex Legends. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

Apex Legends: Equipment

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534160859

In 2019, the surprise launch of Apex Legends took the gaming world by storm. Offering a fast-paced, team-based twist on the battle royale style of gameplay popularized by titles such as Fortnite, it caught the attention of more than 50 million players within the first month of its release. In this book, readers will learn about the wide range of weapons and other equipment in Apex Legends and find out how to use this gear effectively. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

Apex Legends: Combat

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534160873

In 2019, the surprise launch of Apex Legends took the gaming world by storm. Offering a fast-paced, team-based twist on the battle royale style of gameplay popularized by titles such as Fortnite, it caught the attention of more than 50 million players within the first month of its release. In this book, readers take a deep dive into the complex combat systems of Apex Legends and learn what it takes to win consistently. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

Apex Legends: Characters

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534160842

In 2019, the surprise launch of Apex Legends took the gaming world by storm. Offering a fast-paced, team-based twist on the battle royale style of gameplay popularized by titles such as Fortnite, it caught the attention of more than 50 million players within the first month of its release. In this book, readers will learn about the different playable characters in Apex Legends and find out how to win with all of them. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.