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Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (28 pages) : color illustrations, color map.
Language
English
Description
Have you ever heard of The Excited Burro or Ringel Ringel? These are games that children play in other countries. Children play different games in different parts of the world, but they all have fun! Vibrant photos, diagrams, maps, informational text, and interesting facts invite readers to learn the way children around the world play the same games as they do in this delightful nonfiction title.
Author
Series
Trapped in a video game volume 1
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Language
English
Formats
Description
After getting sucked in the new game Full Blast with his friend Eric, Jesse starts to see the appeal of being in the game, but pretty soon, a mysterious figure begins following Eric and Jesse, and they discover they cannot leave the game.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"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 discover how creative players have built a massively-multiplayer online version of Minecraft where huge groups of players can explore and create together. Includes table of contents,...
4) Minecon
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
pages cm.
Language
English
Description
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 all about MINECON, the annual convention of Minecraft players and game designers where big things are always sure to happen. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index--as well...
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
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. The...
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (48 pages) : color illustrations
Language
English
Description
Highlighting important milestones in video game history, this informational text examines the history of video games, from the very first computer game created in 1940, to modern-day games created for mobile platforms. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, this book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The detailed sidebars, fascinating images, and Dig Deeper section prompt students to...
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge Pub., Inc
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
185 p. ill. 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
A collection of timeless games that guarantees kids a good time- by themselves, with a group of friends, or with family. Includes ball games such as Horse and Old Old Cat, card games (Crazy Eights and Rummy), sack races, and old favorites such as Duck, Duck, Goose and Red Rover. There is also a chapter for car games. Simple instructions explain the rules, how many people can play, the object of the game, and what you need. There are also fun facts...
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"A modern love story about two childhood friends, Sam, raised by an actress mother in LA's Koreatown, and Sadie, from the wealthy Jewish enclave of Beverly Hills, who reunite as adults to create video games, finding an intimacy in digital worlds that eludes them in their real lives, from the New York Times best-selling author of The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry"--
On a bitter-cold day, in the December of his junior year at Harvard, Sam Masur exits...
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Minecraft is more than just a video game. It is a phenomenon that has taken the world by storm. In this book, readers will discover how Minecraft began as the hobby project of a single independent game designer and grew to become a worldwide phenomenon. Content is presented in a clear and concise way, perfect for the younger hands-on techie. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index--as well as sources for further reading. The Unofficial Guides...
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
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.
Author
Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"Checkers is a classic game that’s been played for many years for a reason. It’s great for players of all ages―from children to senior citizens―and skill levels, and there are many alternative games to play using a checkers board. In this book, readers learn the general rules of the game as well as several strategies to begin using right away. Simple diagrams of the game board and easy-to-understand language aid in getting...
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"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 building system, from how different structures are built to how they can be used in battle situations. Includes table of contents, author biography,...
Author
Publisher
Thomas Dunne Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
pages cm
Language
English
Description
"Board games have been with us longer than even the written word. But what is it about this pastime that continues to captivate us well into the age of smartphones and instant gratification? In It's All a Game, British journalist and renowned games expert Tristan Donovan opens the box on the incredible and often surprising history and psychology of board games. He traces the evolution of the game across cultures, time periods, and continents, from...
18) Video Gaming
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
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.
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (28 pages) : color illustrations, color map.
Language
EspaƱol
Description
Have you ever heard of The Excited Burro or Ringel Ringel? These are games that children play in other countries. Children play different games in different parts of the world, but they all have fun! Vibrant photos, diagrams, maps, informational text, and interesting facts invite readers to learn the way children around the world play the same games as they do in this delightful, Spanish-translated nonfiction title.
Author
Publisher
Abrams Image
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
295 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"For each of the 40 years of video game history, there is a defining game, a game that captured the zeitgeist and left a legacy for all games that followed. Through a series of entertaining, informative, and opinionated critical essays, author and tech journalist Jordan Minor investigates, in chronological order, the innovative, genre-bending, and earth-shattering games from 1977 through 2022. Minor explores development stories, critical reception,...