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.
With its casual pace and cozy small-town setting, Stardew Valley has built a huge audience of players looking for a laid-back alternative to intense action games. In this book, readers will learn all the tips and tricks they need to get started with this charming farm simulator.
Since its release in 2020, Genshin Impact has captivated hundreds of millions of players with its ever-expanding open world and colorful cast of characters. In this book, readers will learn everything they need to get started on their own Genshin Impact adventures, from character building tips to detailed combat strategies.
For twenty years, the Forza franchise has been one of the most successful racing game series in the world. In this book, readers will learn about Forza's fascinating history and discover all the driving tips they need to finish in first place.
With hundreds of millions of players around the world, Fortnite is the video game sensation that's taken the world by storm. In this book, readers will get an in-depth look at the latest features that have been added to the game as it celebrates its eighth year online.
Electronic Arts makes some of the most popular video games today! This title introduces readers to the history of the company, from its origins to the present day, through leveled text and crisp photos. Along the way, fun facts offer high-interest information, while special features map the company’s headquarters, profile an EA leader, highlight top-selling EA games, and more. Gamers will enjoy learning the history of this top gaming company!
First released in 1959, Barbie was an instant hit. Since then, more than 1 billion dolls have been sold! In this book, fluent readers will learn about Barbie’s history, including who invented this iconic doll, how the brand has grown, how it helps others, and how fans engage with Barbie. Engaging text and crisp, colorful photos draw in readers, while fun facts offer high-interest information. Special features map Barbie’s headquarters, show off popular dolls, profile Barbie’s creator, highlight a fan event, and more. Barbie fans will love reading this history of their favorite doll!
This title explores the Super Mario Bros. franchise and gives information related to its origins, history, and the impact it has had on popular culture through the years. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index.
Sonic the Hedgehog is Sega’s iconic mascot. But the history of this company is full of many other well-known products, games, and characters. This book for young readers explores Sega’s history, including how it was founded, how it grew, and how its fans continue to enjoy it. Leveled text combines with vibrant images to introduce the subject, while features map the company headquarters, highlight top games, profile a person important to the brand’s history, and more. Gamers will enjoy this fact-filled brand history!
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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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!
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 ...
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
