Children’s / Teenage general interest: Computer and video games

Book SynopsisGet ready for next great adventure in the only official Minecraft chapter book series! Based on the most popular video game of all time, this all-new chapter book series takes a group of intrepid Minecraft players deeper into the game than ever before. Someone or something has turned the Evoker King to stone.

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Book SynopsisWith Minecraft still the most popular children's videogame title worldlwide, this expanded and updated edition of How to Beat Minecraft contains absolutely everything a player could possibly need to know about how to finish the game in single-player survival mode.Starting from the very first moment you begin the game in a completely new world, the book will show you the best methods for mining, crafting and creating a shelter, then lead you through farming, making enchanted objects, interacting with villagers, and exploring. Finally, you'll learn how to enter the dangerous world of the Nether and survive there, and how to beat the Ender Dragon and complete the game. It's packed full of info on the very latest completely new elements in Minecraft, including pillagers, pandas, shipwrecks and more.New additions to this edition include biomes like mangrove swamps, the Deep Dark, ancient cities, and mobs including tadpoles, frogs and the ominous Warden. This epic book has everything that a player needs to beat Survival Mode and become a Minecraft champion!

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Book SynopsisUnlock the mysteries of the hit horror video game Bendy and the Ink Machine and Bendy and the Dark Revival in this terrifying guidebook!Welcome to Joey Drew Studios! As a new animator, it''s your job to carry on Mr. Drew''s legacy of iconic characters like Bendy, Boris the Wolf, and Alice Angel! In this handy guidebook, you''ll learn how to get around the studio, operate our state-of-the-art Ink Machine, and work well with our dedicated staff of creatives and crew members. Mr. Drew himself has even included a walk-through of all the tasks you''ll need to complete to make it out of your first week alive, as well as an excerpt from his memoir The Illusion of Living, to inspire you to carry our company mission forward.In time, we hope you''ll find a home here at our studios. Who knows? After a while, you may never want to leave!Don''t miss this complete guide that will take you inside the world of Joey Drew Studios. It''s your key to unl

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Book SynopsisFind out how to become a coder with this interactive title on coding for curious kids

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Book SynopsisMaking Simple Robots is based on the idea that anybody can build a robot! That includes kids, educators, parents, and anyone who didn't make it to engineering school. If you can cut, fold, and tape a piece of paper to make a tube or a box, you can build a no-tech robotic part. In fact, many of the models in this book are based upon real-life prototypes -- working models created in research labs and companies. What's more, if you can use the apps on your smartphone, you can quickly learn to tell robots what to do using free, online, beginner-level software like MIT's Scratch and Microsoft MakeCode. The projects in this book which teach you about electric circuits by making jumping origami frogs with eyes that light up when you get them ready to hop. You'll practice designing all-terrain robot wheel-legs with free, online Tinkercad software, and you'll create files ready for 3D printing. You'll also learn to sew -- and code -- a cyborg rag doll with a blinking electronic "eye." Each project includes step-by-step directions and clear illustrations and photographs. Along the way, you'll learn about the real research behind the DIY version, find shortcuts for making projects easier when needed, and get suggestions for adding to the challenge as your skill set grows.

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Book SynopsisHot on the heels of Raspberry Pi 5, this update to our best-selling Retro Gaming with Raspberry Pi line opens up a new generation of 1990s and 2000s consoles to rediscover. Building a retro console is one of the most popular starter projects. Retro Gaming with Raspberry Pi 3rd Edition walks new Raspberry Pi owners step-by-step to build their own games console with the latest cases, screens, joysticks, and gaming components. Readers learn how to program their own games, including nineties virtual pets, text adventures, Pong, and Mole-Bop. Build arcade machines. Recreate consoles. Rediscover classic computers. It's packed with projects and inspiration!

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Book SynopsisTRUE STORIES OF CREATORS AND COMMUNITY!Meet 25 inspiring women in the world of gaming and the metaverse. Read about how they've created innovative technology, designed the video games you play, and broken barriers whenever their industry put up walls.Dive into gamer communities with popular streamers like Imane Anys, better known as Pokimane. Learn to lead with Aya Kyogoku, who directed several Animal Crossing games. Design digital clothing with Roblox creators like cSapphire. And compete in the wild world of esports with pro gamers Sasha Hostyn and Sylvia Gathoni.This book pairs inspiring, easy-to-read text with colorful full-page portraits created by female and nonbinary artists from all around the world. Plus, scannable codes let you listen to longer stories on the Rebel Girls app!

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Book SynopsisFans won''t want to miss this ultimate guide to Five Nights at Freddy's -- bursting with theories, lore, and insights from the games, books, and more!This all-encompassing guidebook concentrates material from The Freddy Files (Updated Edition) and adds over 100 pages of new content exploring Help Wanted, Curse of Dreadbear, Fazbear Frights, the novel trilogy, and more!Fans hungry for fresh Five Nights at Freddy''s lore can sink their teeth into this massive guidebook packed with mythology, gameplay, and secrets to help unwind the twisted mysteries lurking behind the smiling face of Fazbear Entertainment. Delving into each game, players can map the animatronics'' paths, learn how timed elements of the games work, and discover how to trigger unique events. Special sections throughout highlight FNAF fans'' most talked-about topics, from the alternate endings in Help Wanted and Curse of Dreadbear, to the new technolog

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Book SynopsisWelcome to Playtime Co.! Don''t mind the toys, they are all harmless.... mostly! This in-world Orientation Notebook to the viral video game Poppy Playtime teaches gamers everything they need to know to be the very best employees.Learn all about Huggy Wuggy, Mommy Long Legs, and all of your favorite toys in Poppy Playtime. The Orientation Notebook even includes exclusive secrets not found in the factory. It may be your first day on the job, but don''t worry, this notebook will show you the ropes. Just remember, feel free to explore... uncover secrets and most importantly, survive.Filled with lore straight from the game''s creators, handwritten notes, incident reports and so much more. This in-world notebook is sure to delight fans of the hit horror video game!

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Book SynopsisAre you ready for an adventure? Explore the mysterious world of Minecraft through highly-detailed maps of every biome.Created by an explorer on a quest to find Minecraft''s most valuable loot, there''s a map for each Overworld biome as well as the terrifying Nether and End dimensions. A beautifully illustrated visual guide in its own right, Minecraft Maps is also a survival tool. You'll learn which biomes are home to the most dangerous mobs, where to look for to exclusive blocks, how to find naturally generated structures and the best places to search for loot. Once you've discovered each biome you can get building construct an ice palace in the ice plains biome and an entire village suspended in the tree canopy above the jungle floor.Collect all of the official Minecraft books to become the best Minecrafter you can be:Minecraft Let''s Build! Theme Park AdventureMinecraft Guide to ExplorationMinecraft Guide to CreativeMinecraft Guide to RedstoneMinecraft Guide to the Nether and the En

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Book SynopsisBook five in the OFFICIAL Minecraft fiction series for readers age 7+Ash, Morgan, Harper, Po and Jodi are back for their fifth adventure in the world of Minecraft.When Morgan and his friends receive an unwelcome visit from the elusive Evoker King, they find themselves on a quest to find a secret item hidden in the depths of an unknown dungeon. But not is all as it seems, and they must gear up for an epic journey rife with danger, dragons and mysterious foes. Meanwhile, in the real world, the school play seems to be full of its own traps and troubles. Will Morgan and the gang finally uncover the identiy of the Evoker King?For fans of the Minecraft game, Jumanji and Wreck it Ralph.

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Book Synopsis????? The No.1 selling (and highest-rated) The Legend of Zelda Link''s Awakening strategy guide has been completely redesigned and has once again been updated (as of September 2022)! We listened to all your feedback, so please keep those reviews coming! ?????If you''re stuck and you need help beating and mastering The Legend of Zelda Link''s Awakening for the Nintendo Switch, then this guide is the one for you. It''s jam-packed with:? Strategies for overcoming every enemy and beating every boss!? Amazing tips and tricks for finishing the game without dying (earning you the secret ending)!? The location of all 32 hidden Heart Pieces,? The location of all 50 hidden Secret Seashells (and the amazing reward for collecting 40 of them!),? Keep track of every collectable you''ve found with our unique "Collected" box!? How to find the hidden character who upgrades your bombs, magic powder, and arrows!? Reveal Koholint Island''s deepest secrets by completing the Item Trading side-quest,? The location of all 14 Chamber Stones,? A section dedicated to the many Easter Eggs and other secrets that Nintendo hid inside the game!? And finally, full-page maps for tracking your heart pieces and secret seashells!This is the walkthrough that will get you through to the end of one of the greatest, and most endearing, Zelda adventures of all time!

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Book SynopsisA New York Public Library Best Book of 2017Perfect for aspiring coders everywhere, Girl Code is the story of two teenage tech phenoms who met at Girls Who Code summer camp, teamed up to create a viral video game, and ended up becoming world famous.Trade Review“Brilliantly funny... Readers seeking a factual title about enterprising teens creating solutions to social problems will find Andrea and Sophie’s story inspirational” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Tech-centered empowerment for those who feel voiceless.” — Kirkus Reviews “[Andrea and Sophie’s] intelligence, humanity, creativity, seriousness of purpose, and humor will stick with readers, and inspire them.” — Publishers Weekly “Gonzales’s and Houser’s writing styles are conversational and work well to dispel the aura of inaccessibility that often surrounds works on technology… Inspiring and hopeful; a great addition to libraries with novice and expert coders alike” — School Library Journal “A good text to add to STEM shelves needing female-centered information.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) “Set against the backdrop of coding camp, Girl Code is the story of two teen girls who create a viral video game and become famous—except this story isn’t fiction.” (from the article “10 Books About Coding to Inspire Girls to Lead the Next Tech Revolution”) — Brightly

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Book SynopsisFollow along with your favorite Angry Birds characters as they fly around the world discovering continents, countries, and cultures. Kids will be hooked on a wacky search for the Angry Birds'' eggs as they seek out clues that lead them to amazing discoveries. Readers analyze and observe the world from a global perspective as they build basic skills. Packed with learning exercises and fun activities, the Angry Birds Playground: Atlas will transform kids into explorers and leave them wanting more adventure.

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Book SynopsisThe ScratchJr Coding Cards are a deck of 75 activity cards covering fun and exciting projects designed to educate young children with the visual programming language, ScratchJr.ScratchJr is a free, introductory computer programming language that runs on iPads, Android tablets, Amazon tablets, and Chromebooks. Derived from Scratch, the wildly popular programming language used by millions of kids worldwide, ScratchJr helps even younger children (5 to 7 years old) create their own playful animations, interactive stories, and dynamic games.The ScratchJr Coding Cards encourage kids to think creatively and systematically while developing computational thinking skills. Kids will learn powerful ideas about computer science by using ScratchJr programming blocks to make characters move, jump, dance, sing, and more. As they work through the deck, they will become creative thinkers and problem solvers.Written by the ScratchJr co-creator, Prof. Marina Umaschi Bers, and Dr. Amanda Sullivan, the exercises in ScratchJr Coding Cards will encourage kids to develop coding skills as well as foundational concepts for literacy, math, planning, and problem-solving, all while having fun. The cards are created using the pedagogical approach developed by Prof. Bers to teach coding in a playful way to young children.

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Book SynopsisLearn about the life and legacy of American skateboard legend Tony Hawk and what makes him one of the most celebrated skateboarders of all time!Tony Hawk, also known as Birdman, knew from an early age that he was special. Using skateboarding as an outlet for his excess energy, he became a professional skateboarder by age fourteen. He then went on to be named the National Skateboard Association world champion for twelve consecutive years. Among other notable firsts, Tony Hawk became the first skateboarder to land a 900 trick, earning him the title as the pioneer of modern vertical skateboarding. Although he is known for his skateboarding, he is also an accomplished businessman, philanthropist, and founder of the Skatepark Project, which builds skateparks in underprivileged neighborhoods. Young readers can learn more about the man who ushered in the era of modern skateboarding in this exciting book.

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Book SynopsisAn exciting adventure series, designed to get children back into maths!Table of Contents 1: Mission 1: Screen ready (ratio, multiplication and division) 2: Mission 2: Demon driver (speed, distance and time) 3: Mission 3: Leader-board scores (large numbers and place value) 4: Mission 4: 3D challenge (3D shapes and volume) 5: Mission 5: War wizards (percentages and ratio) 6: Mission 6: Money maze (co-ordinates) 7: Mission 7: Jet fighter (time intervals) 8: Mission 8: Isolation (solving equations) 9: Mission 9: Aim and fire! (linear graphs) 10: Mission 10: Accuracy ratings (fractions and percentages) 11: Mission 11: Transforming troops (geometrical translations and Pythagoras' theorem) 12: Mission 12: Shape-shooter (shapes and angles) 13: Answers to maths challenges 14: Glossary and Index

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Book SynopsisExplores the fascinating world of online gaming. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.Trade Review“High-interest and immensely readable.”—School Library Journal"A good and balanced introduction to these technologies."—School Library Connection

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Book SynopsisExplores the fascinating world of online gaming. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.Trade Review“High-interest and immensely readable.”—School Library Journal"A good and balanced introduction to these technologies."—School Library Connection

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