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Minecraft: Story Mode

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534131590

With more than 100 million players around the world, Minecraft is one of the most popular video games of all time. Its unique design encourages players to use their creativity and problem solving skills to build entire worlds from scratch. In this book, readers will get an introduction to Minecraft Story Mode, the adventure game series that allows players to direct the course of a thrilling story set in the world of Minecraft. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index--as well as sources for further reading.

Minecraft: Virtual Reality

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534131613

With more than 100 million players around the world, Minecraft is one of the most popular video games of all time. Its unique design encourages players to use their creativity and problem solving skills to build entire worlds from scratch. In this book, readers will learn how they can use virtual reality technology to explore Minecraft in a whole new way. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index--as well as sources for further reading.

Game Design

Greg Austic (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781624312083

From simple board games to the latest in video game technology makers are hard at work designing fun new ways to play. Readers will discover new processes, integrate visual information with text, and and learn technical word meanings as they find out how games are designed and what makes a good game. They will also learn how to plan and create games of their own.

Video Games

Marie Powell (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781633625235

The world of gaming has changed a lot since the days of Pong and PacMan. Asking Questions about Video Games gives young readers a look at the technology behind today's games, the messages they send, and what they say about our values as a culture. Case studies prompt inquiry, further thinking, and close examination of specific issues. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.

Video Game Designer

Kevin Cunningham (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781633627475

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a video game designer. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.

Toys

Kevin Cunningham (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602794016

Find out who made the first teddy bear, and what fossil fuels have to do with toys. Learn about toys and how they are manufactured.

Video Game Designer

Kevin Cunningham (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602794443

Introduces readers to the cool career of video game designer by giving a better understanding of this cool job.

Video Gaming

Trudi Strain Trueit (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793675

Video games have come a long way since Atari launched Pong back in 1971. The Innovation Library helps expose students to the important concept of innovation. With the pace of change in the video game industry, even the youngest student has seen the impact of innovation on games that they enjoy.

Maker Faire

Samantha Roslund Kristin Fontichiaro (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781624312021

Around the world, makers come together to share their ideas and inventions at Maker Faires. Readers will integrate visual information with text and learn technical word meanings as they read what it is like to visit these incredible events and see some of the world's most innovative new projects. They will also find out how to volunteer at Maker Faires or event plan their own maker events.

Makerspaces

Emily Puckett Rodgers, Samantha Roslund (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781624312076

Makers often come together to form communities where they can exchange ideas and equipment. Readers will set foot in some of the world's most interesting makerspaces and see what kinds of tools makers use to create their projects. They will also learn how to find makerspaces of their own.