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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.

The 12 Biggest Breakthroughs in Gaming Technology

Jamie Kallio (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781632356963

Takes a look at 12 of the biggest breakthroughs in gaming technology. From game consoles and controllers to virtual reality and mobile gaming, the book features historic photos, engaging sidebars, and covers the impact of each breakthrough.

Life Science

Saddleback Educational Publishing (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781612476780

The field of life science involves the study of living organisms, their organization, life processes, and the characteristics of all living things, such as plants, animals, and human beings. The reproducible activity pages supplement life science textbooks with stand-alone or coordinate one-page lessons. Sample activities include: Angiosperms and Gymnosperms, Animal Cell, Bacteria, Cell Functions, Comparing Fish/Amphibians/ Reptiles, Comparing Vertebrate Hearts, Ferns, and More!

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.

Earth Science

Saddleback Educational Publishing (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781612476773

The Earth system comprises diverse components that interact in complex ways. Earth science includes the study of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, oceans, and biosphere, as well as the solid earth. The reproducible activity pages supplement earth science textbooks with stand-alone or coordinate one-page lessons. Sample activities include: Cenozoic Era, Comparing Types of Rocks, Eclipses, Formation of Coal, Glacial Landforms, Global Heat Budget, How Minerals Form, Igneous Rocks, Waves, and More!

Nintendo: Company and Its Founders

Mary Firestone (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781617840951

This title examines the remarkable lives of Fusajiro Yamauchi and his grandson Hiroshi Yamauchi and their work building the groundbreaking company Nintendo. Readers will learn about the Yamauchis’ backgrounds and education, as well as their early careers. Also covered is a look at how Nintendo operates, other key employees, and issues the company faces, such as developing new gaming software, facing competition, and expanding into global markets.