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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 20
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English
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"The Greek and Roman demigods will have to cooperate in order to defeat the giants released by the Earth Mother, Gaea. Then they will have to sail together to the ancient land--Greece itself--to find the Doors of Death"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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While video games were traditionally for entertainment only, they are now becoming a teaching tool in the classroom. They can help to develop a person's focus and concentration. Find out more in Playing Video Games, a title in the Debating the Issues series. Each title in the series features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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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.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Gamers, beware--your video games can think for themselves! Ever wondered what's inside the plastic of your video game console but don't want to crack it open to find out? Crack open this book instead! You'll learn what computer code looks like, how a game console's "brain" makes decisions, and how its memory allows you to return to play each day without starting from scratch.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Has anyone ever told you gamers out there that your time would be better spent studying? Well, don't let go of that joystick just yet! Turns out, advancing to that next level of Super Mario Brothers has a similar effect on your brain as getting an A on your spelling test. Video games have been successful at training elite groups in the U.S. military and future doctors. Discover how they can help boost your brain power too!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Collecting bugs, drawing cartoons, writing plays, studying robotics-these are just some of the hobbies that inspired the creation of video games such as Pokémon and The Legend of Zelda. Who are these men and women who helped launch the gaming industry from private computer labs to widely available popular entertainment? Read this book to find out who and what inspired your favorite video games!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Violence in Video Games provides a balanced look at a hot-button topic. Discover the controversy over whether video game violence affects players and crime statistics, as well as the history of video games, ratings systems, and the First Amendment. Full-color photos, a glossary, an index, sidebars, primary source documents, and other creative content enhance the book. It also includes prompts and activities that directly engage students in developing...
10) Minecraft
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Minecraft is the best-selling video game of all time! Through informative text and photos, this title introduces readers to the history of Minecraft from its beginnings to the present-day, including important releases and updates, charitable giving, fan engagement, and more. Features offer additional information, including a creator profile, a historic timeline, a sales graph, a character feature, and more. Readers will enjoy exploring the Minecraft...
11) Esports
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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. Take a look inside White Lightning Nonfiction, a hi-lo nonfiction series for students in the middle grades. Mature, high-interest topics pull in readers and engage them with interesting...
12) Nintendo
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Some of the world's most well-known video game characters were created by Nintendo! In this engaging title, readers are introduced to the iconic gaming brand through crisp photos and fact-filled text. They will explore the brand from its early days to the present, including famous games, favorite consoles, charitable giving, fan engagement, and more. Features locate the company headquarters, profile an important person within the brand, highlight...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The world of gaming has changed a lot since the days of Pong and PacMan. Asking Questions about Video Games gives young readers a look at the technology behind today's games, the messages they send, and what they say about our values as a culture. Case studies prompt inquiry, further thinking, and close examination of specific issues. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and...
14) Pokémon
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
With cards, video games, and movies, Pokémon fans have a lot to love about this brand! In this title, readers are introduced to the history of Pokémon, including favorite games, characters, and more. Fact-filled text and crisp photos highlight the company's early years, present-day offerings, charitable giving, fan engagement, and more. Features map the brand's headquarters, profile an influential person associated with the brand, highlight sales,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Just how dedicated can gamers be? Video games inspire people to write fan fiction, draw characters, and even dress up in costume to act out video game scenes. Read this book and dive into gaming culture. Whether you like to read comics, write stories, perform in plays, make music, create movies, or dress up in wacky outfits, video gaming culture has got something for everyone!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Do you play computer games? If you do, you've probably played Minecraft. When Minecraft creator Markus Persson was young, he wasn't very interested in the games themselves. He was more interested in the programing instructions in the computer's manual. By the time Persson was eight years old, he was writing code for his own computer games. When he was eighteen, Persson landed his dream job as a video game programmer. In 2009, he designed Minecraft...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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You might think that working in the video game industry is all fun and, well...games. Jobs like combat designer and animator sound pretty exciting. But do you know what it really takes to do one of these jobs? Do you have the skills? The knowledge? Are you ready to work hard? Game designers create the images, sounds, and action that gamers enjoy. Find out if you can handle a job in this fast-paced industry.
18) Scratch
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Scratch helps children design computer games, animations, and interactive stories from the ground up and share them with people around the world. In this book, students explore Scratch through detailed explanations built to foster creativity and problem solving. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on maker-related concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new...
20) Video Games
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From the beginning, video games have hooked kids and adults alike! This high-interest title shares many types of video games and the technology developed to play them. Fun facts and vibrant photos pop off the page, supporting the book's leveled text. A timeline and other special features highlight the evolution of video games from the first computer to arcades to the beloved games and events of today!
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