In 2019, the surprise launch of Apex Legends took the gaming world by storm. Offering a fast-paced, team-based twist on the battle royale style of gameplay popularized by titles such as Fortnite, it caught the attention of more than 50 million players within the first month of its release. In this book, readers will learn their way around the sprawling world of Kings Canyon, where all Apex Legends matches take place. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.
In 2019, the surprise launch of Apex Legends took the gaming world by storm. Offering a fast-paced, team-based twist on the battle royale style of gameplay popularized by titles such as Fortnite, it caught the attention of more than 50 million players within the first month of its release. In this book, readers will learn about the wide range of weapons and other equipment in Apex Legends and find out how to use this gear effectively. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.
In 2019, the surprise launch of Apex Legends took the gaming world by storm. Offering a fast-paced, team-based twist on the battle royale style of gameplay popularized by titles such as Fortnite, it caught the attention of more than 50 million players within the first month of its release. In this book, readers take a deep dive into the complex combat systems of Apex Legends and learn what it takes to win consistently. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.
In 2019, the surprise launch of Apex Legends took the gaming world by storm. Offering a fast-paced, team-based twist on the battle royale style of gameplay popularized by titles such as Fortnite, it caught the attention of more than 50 million players within the first month of its release. In this book, readers will learn about the different playable characters in Apex Legends and find out how to win with all of them. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.
In 2019, the surprise launch of Apex Legends took the gaming world by storm. Offering a fast-paced, team-based twist on the battle royale style of gameplay popularized by titles such as Fortnite, it caught the attention of more than 50 million players within the first month of its release. In this book, readers will find out everything they need to know to get started and outdo their competitors in Apex Legends. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.
In 2019, the surprise launch of Apex Legends took the gaming world by storm. Offering a fast-paced, team-based twist on the battle royale style of gameplay popularized by titles such as Fortnite, it caught the attention of more than 50 million players within the first month of its release. In this book, readers will learn how to customize their characters' appearance through microtransactions in Apex Legends. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.
The discovery of King Tut’s tomb brought a curse upon those who found it. A young killer countess bathed in the blood of her victims. Two men dug up dead people and even turned to murder, all in the name of science. Some stories sound too strange to be true. But the astonishing tales within this collection have facts to back them up.
A mysterious mine in Arizona lures people in with the promise of gold. But many who seek it are never seen again. After being stranded in a snowstorm, a group of pioneers turns to cannibalism to survive. People with synesthesia may hear things they touch or taste things they see. This collection of stories explores the weird, the wild, and the wonderful that exists all around us. You’ll have to read it to believe it.
Abraham Lincoln may have dreamed about his own death. Scary Halloween decorations turn out to be actual dead people. Frogs, fish, and seeds rain down from above. A woman lives in someone’s closet for a year without being found. Believe it or not, these strange tales are true. Learn the facts in this collection of amazing stories.
Hester Prynne must be punished. Why won't she name her baby's father? The vengeful Puritans of Boston demand an answer. Can the new doctor in town unlock the mystery of the shameful secret? Hester's gentle pastor seems unable- or unwilling- to give her any help.
The U.S. criminal justice system is designed to convict criminals, but sometimes innocent people are wrongfully accused and sentenced. Some are cases of mistaken identity. Some are due to poor police work. Many of these individuals live for years behind bars before being freed. Tragically, some have died before having their names cleared. What would you do if you were wrongly accused?
Esports is more than just professional gaming. There are hundreds of contests, serious cash prizes, and millions of fans. Pro gamers have been working hard since the 1970s to build their skills and win big. The Esports industry isn't perfect, but it's definitely on the rise.
Athletes are often seen as heroes. They represent the best of the best in the world of sports. But even players in their prime can be hurt or injured. What makes an athlete truly heroic is his or her ability to recover and come back better than ever. Have any of your favorite sports legends ever made an incredible comeback?
Playing a sport requires training and skill. But many believe winning also involves luck. Athletes often have good luck charms or pregame rituals. Coaches and fans do too. From college and professional leagues to the Olympics, superstitions are everywhere in the world of sports. But do these interesting items and peculiar practices actually help teams win?
Heroes are all around us. They may be famous for their deeds, or they could be our friends and neighbors. What sets heroes apart from the crowd is courage. It takes courage to save a life, help others, or fight for what you believe in. How have heroes made an impact on your life?
The Olympics began thousands of years ago in ancient Greece with just one event. Today, athletes from around the world compete in hundreds of events to win honor for themselves and their home countries. The Olympics unite the world, but they are not without serious problems. What does the future hold for the Olympic Games?
Six million Jewish people were killed in the Holocaust. Children were not spared. But some managed to survive. Large numbers were sent to concentration camps. Others were hidden by friends and neighbors. Some were smuggled across borders. Many lost their families. Still, they did not give up. These are their stories of survival.
People go inside the world of a video game. Doctors practice surgery before working on real patients. Sports fans feel like they're on the sidelines while watching from home. Technology makes it all possible. Virtual reality immerses people in new worlds. Augmented reality adds digital elements to the real world. Both are growing fast. How will this technology change the way people work, play, and live?
Highly readable with full-color photographs, this 120-page handbook is great for teaching life skills to a twenty-first century population. The handbook will provide readers a thorough and non-threatening introduction to: Becoming a Good Driver, Buying a Car, Maintenance and Repair, Driving and the Law. This handbook offers students a unique and visual way to achieve real-world literacy.
Who was Homer? What was the ball game? What does a skeleton do? Did Allan Ray's eye pop out? Have you ever been hurt playing sports?
Is it the money of the future or just a fad? Learn how and why cryptocurrency was created, how it is used, the pros and cons of virtual currency, and what role it may play in the future. Fad or not, this fascinating digital currency is changing the world of money.
A group of fighter jets flies at lightning fast speed. The planes move in tight formations, performing daring moves. Some even fly upside-down. Pilots push the limits of what planes can do. These are the U.S. military flight demonstration squadrons.
Is there mounting evidence from eyewitness stories and grainy photographs proving the existence of monsters like Bigfoot or Yeti, or do people see what they want to see?
Jim and his friends have the treasure map but they're badly outnumbered. Do they have a chance against the bloodthirsty mutineers? Long John Silver says he's on Jim's side. But the one-legged old pirate is clever and wily-- and Jim's very life is at stake!
"The white bar can propel my Time Machine into the future," he explained. "The black bar can send it into the past." As the Time Traveler continues his amazing story, his friends become increasingly suspicious. They can't quite believe his wild story about the evil Morlocks and the beautiful Eloi. Would you believe it?
