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Building a Roller Coaster in Minecraft

Adam Hellebuyck, Mike Medvinsky (authors)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534140882

Using the fun, interactive world of Minecraft and key concepts in STEAM, two teachers developed the Minecraft and STEAM series to be used in and out of the classroom. In Minecraft and STEAM, students discover that Minecraft isn't just a game, it's a tool that can be used to learn about real-world science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Building a Roller Coaster in Minecraft focuses: Science on science but includes other STEAM concepts in the sidebars. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, sources for further reading, and an extension activity.

History of Video Games

David Paris (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781480756984

Do you know when the first video game was made? Which games were the biggest hits? Which game company secretly created its own competitor? These facts, and many more, are part of the fascinating history of video games! Featuring TIME content, this high-interest nonfiction e-book builds critical literacy skills and academic vocabulary and is purposefully leveled to engage different types of learners. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, the text includes a table of contents, captions, glossary, index, and images to deepen understanding. The detailed sidebars feature fun facts that develop higher-order thinking. The Try It! culminating activity provides additional language-development activities. Aligned with McREL and WIDA/TESOL standards, this text features complex content appropriate for middle school students.

Maker Projects for Kids Who Love Games

Rebecca Sjonger (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427117182

Game design requires many skills including imagination, problem solving, communication, and teamwork. These characteristics make it a natural fit for the Maker movement. From board games to video games, this exciting title introduces readers to the essential basics of game design including game components and systems, prototype design, play testing, and the steps in the iterative design process. “Makers and Shakers” sidebars introduce readers to some of the world’s greatest game designers and innovators. The title also includes engaging, step-by-step Maker projects to put their game design skills to work.

Crafts for Play

Felicia Law (author)

Publisher: BrambleKids Ltd ISBN: 9781913688080

The Living Arts Library is specially designed to stimulate children's interest and imagination in all aspects of the international arts. The activity-based approach encourages readers to try for themselves a variety of skills and techniques.

The Unofficial Guide to Minecraft Creative Mode

Linda Zajac (author)

Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group ISBN: 9781728415451

Flying around and building without having to worry about zombie mobs? It's all fun and games when you play Minecraft in Creative mode! Fun tips, STEM content, and a fun coding feature will have players enthralled.

The Unofficial Guide to Minecraft Redstone

Linda Zajac (author)

Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group ISBN: 9781728415604

Discover the different uses for redstone ore in the hit game Minecraft. Readers will learn all kinds of tips and tricks! STEM sidebars connect game play to real-world applications.

The Unofficial Guide to Minecraft Maps

Linda Zajac (author)

Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group ISBN: 9781728415550

Explore the ins and outs of making and using maps in the super popular game Minecraft. Tips and tricks help game-lovers master the craft while sidebars that highlight STEM and coding round out the experience.

The Unofficial Guide to Minecraft Enchantments

Linda Zajac (author)

Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group ISBN: 9781728415505

Enchanted tools, weapons, and armor in the hit game Minecraft make playing more fun. Learn how to create them in this overview. Sidebars highlight elements of game play related to STEM and coding concepts.

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 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.

Apex Legends: Beginner's Guide

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534160828

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 find out everything they need to know to get started and outdo their competitors in Apex Legends. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

Clan Castles 3: Epic Fail

Evan Jacobs (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645980643

Jake and Kyle have a few new friends to play Clan Castles with. Abby McQuade always has perfect timing. Game creator Erik van Syke is a good person to have on their side. Prince Robo and King Nojra don’t stand a chance. But when Jake and Kyle get in a fight, a strange new update makes the game—and reality—spin out of control. Can Jake and Kyle save their friendship while also saving the world?

Esports

M.G. Higgins (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630789091

Esports is more than just professional gaming. There are hundreds of contests, serious cash prizes, and millions of fans. Pro gamers have been working hard since the 1970s to build their skills and win big. The Esports industry isn't perfect, but it's definitely on the rise.