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Firewall

Sean Rodman (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459814547

Josh is a gamer. After his parents' divorce and his move from Chicago to a small town where he doesn't know anybody, he copes by staying up way too late playing Killswitch online. Then he discovers a "mod" version of the game that is an exact reproduction of his new town. Strange things start to happen in the game, and they are somehow connected with events in the real world.

Video Games

Jeanne Sturm (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906857

This book presents an illustrated discussion of the history and evolution of video games and consoles, the development of handheld games, the various genres available, the places one can play, and careers in the industry.

Nerding Out About Role-Playing

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668942055

Nerding Out About Role-Playing covers the wonderfully nerdy world of role-playing: from cosplay to DnD. This 45th Parallel hi-lo series includes considerate vocabulary and high-interest content.

Nerding Out About Science Fiction

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668942062

Nerding Out About Science Fiction covers the wonderfully nerdy world of sci-fi: from space operas to dystopian societies. This 45th Parallel hi-lo series includes considerate vocabulary and high-interest content.

Nerding Out About Fantasy

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668942024

Nerding Out About Fantasy covers the wonderfully nerdy world of fantasy: from languages spoken in fantasy worlds to popular fantasy games. This 45th Parallel hi-lo series includes considerate vocabulary and high-interest content.

Nerding Out About Gaming

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668942031

Nerding Out About Gaming covers the wonderfully nerdy world of gaming: from boardgames to videogames. This 45th Parallel hi-lo series includes considerate vocabulary and high-interest content.

Nerding Out About Japanese Popular Culture

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668942048

Nerding Out About Japanese Popular Culture covers the wonderfully nerdy world of Japanese popular culture: from anime to J-Pop. This 45th Parallel hi-lo series includes considerate vocabulary and high-interest content.

Nerding Out About DIY

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668942017

Nerding Out About DIY covers the wonderfully nerdy world of DIY: from cosplay costume DIY to customization of technology. This 45th Parallel hi-lo series includes considerate vocabulary and high-interest content.

Warp Zone: The Future of Gaming

Kaitlyn Duling (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731649836

Have you ever wondered what video games will look like in five years? Ten years? What about 100 years from now? In Warp Zone: The Future of Gaming, you'll zoom into the future at warp-speed to explore the future of video gaming. See what’s next for technology, game design, eSports, and more. Game on!

Level Up: Secrets of the Games We Love

Kaitlyn Duling (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731649850

Get ready to level-up your video game knowledge! In Level Up: Secrets of the Games We Love, you’ll unlock the secrets behind the world’s most popular video games, characters, and consoles. This fact-packed book will reveal little-known stories and history behind some of the most popular video games. There’s more to your favorite games than you might imagine ...

Power On: The History of Gaming

Kaitlyn Duling (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731649430

Are you ready to get a high score in video game history? Travel back in time to discover the very first video games, consoles, and characters. Power On: The History of Gaming is the story of how today’s most popular video games and eSports got their start. Game on!

High Score: The Players and People Behind the Games

Kaitlyn Duling (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731649843

Do you dream of hitting high scores and winning championships? In High Score: The Players and People Behind the Games, you’ll meet the top designers, gamers, and teams in eSports. This “who’s who” of video game greats tells about the top record-holders, highest earners, eSport celebrities, and more! Once you’re done reading, it’ll be time to take your place as the World’s Greatest eSports Fan. Game on!

Gotta Catch All the Trainers

Kenny Abdo (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098284633

This title looks at the trainers from the Pokémon franchise and gives information related to their introductions, appearances across the series, and why they are beloved by fans. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Gotta Catch All the TV Shows

Kenny Abdo (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098284640

This title looks at the multiple TV series from the Pokémon franchise and gives information related to behind the scenes, their releases, and the impact they have had on the industry. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Gotta Catch All the Pokémon Types

Kenny Abdo (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098284619

This title looks at the types of Pokémon from the Pokémon franchise and gives information related to their strengths, weaknesses, and fighting styles. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Gotta Catch All the Trading Cards

Kenny Abdo (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098284626

This title looks at the Pokémon Trading Card Game and gives information related to its release, its rise in popularity, and the way it has changed tabletop games forever. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Gotta Catch All the Games

Kenny Abdo (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098284596

This title looks at the games in the Pokémon franchise and gives information related to their release, their evolution, and the impact they have had on the industry. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Gotta Catch All the Movies

Kenny Abdo (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098284602

This title looks at the movies from the Pokémon franchise and gives information related to behind the scenes, their releases, and the impact they have had on the industry. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Rocket League: Beginner's Guide

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931967

Rocket League is a big game with a simple idea: what if rocket-powered cars could be used to play soccer? Readers will discover how Rocket League went from an indie underdog to one of the biggest games in the world and learn everything they need to know to jump in and start competing online.

Pokémon: Beginner's Guide

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931950

With each new game in the long-running Pokémon series, a new generation of players is introduced to the simple, yet irresistible concept of catching colorful monsters and battling them against other players. In this book, readers will learn about the history of this classic game series and find out what they need to get started on their own Pokémon-collecting journey. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

Overwatch: Beginner's Guide

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931974

The latest in a long line of megahit games from Blizzard Entertainment, Overwatch quickly became a big part of the esports world upon its 2016 release. With the 2022 addition of Overwatch 2 to the mix, more players than ever are jumping in to find out what makes the game so fun. This book gives readers all the information they need to start winning matches online.

League of Legends: Beginner's Guide

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931936

Though it was originally developed by a small independent team, League of Legends has grown to become the biggest game in all of esports, with high-stakes matches that draw as many viewers as pro football games. This book helps readers get started in their own League of Legends careers with helpful hints, strategies, and much more.

Call of Duty Warzone: Beginner's Guide

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931943

Combining the classic gameplay of the bestselling Call of Duty series with the battle royale format of games like Fortnite, Call of Duty Warzone has become one of the biggest competitive multiplayer games in the world. In this book, readers will find out how the game was made and learn everything they need to know to succeed in online matches. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

Go Quiz Yourself on Sports

Annabel Savery (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427128874

Read all about different sports from around the world--the top competitions, amazing moments in sports, and athletes who have wowed the world! Then see if you can answer questions, such as: How many events are there in the Summer Olympics? What are the three skiing disciplines? What happens in a speed-climbing race?

Go Quiz Yourself on the Human Body

Izzi Howell (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427128881

Read all about the human body, its strong skeleton, flexible muscles, amazing organs, and its digestive, nervous, and reproductive systems. Then see if you can answer questions, such as: Where are the most active muscles in the body? How many breaths do we take every day? How fast does a sneeze leave the body?