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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
890L
Language
English
Description
"Collecting bugs, drawing cartoons, writing plays, studying robotics - these are just some of the hobbies that inspired the creation of video games such as Pokemon 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!"--page [4] of cover.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
880L
Language
English
Description
On October 5, 2011, the news of the death of technology innovator Steve Jobs rocked the world. The failing health of the Apple cofounder and Pixar CEO was no secret. Jobs had given up his role as Apple's CEO just a few months prior because of his struggle with pancreatic cancer. But his death still drew a huge reaction. From Apple employees and fans to political and business leaders, people honored Jobs's passing by reflecting on his prolific life...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
860L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Playing video games is a super fun pastime. It can be a great way to make friends online. But do video games teach you other things? Yes! This book explores all of the sweet skills that come with gaming. From improved hand and eye coordination to problem-solving skills and more, playing video games can be an excellent way to learn and even to train for specialized jobs in the real world like flying drones and operating robots!.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
930L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Helicopters and airplanes arent the only aircraft launching to the skies anymore. Thousands of recreational drones are launched every day. Whether owners make their own drones or buy them, recreational drone use shows no signs of slowing down. Young readers will learn all about these UAVs and the rules those flying them need to follow.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
850L
Language
English
Formats
Description
With astounding graphics, intense color, alternative worlds, and online play, the world of video games is an amazing place. But how do all of those things happen? What makes that hardware work? And how does all of that technology come together to make video games as cool as they can be?.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
920L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Military drones have been part of wars for more than 100 years. Today's military unmanned aerial vehicles are packed with sensors, high-quality cameras, and even weapons. With each UAV flight, military members are kept safe away from war zones. Young readers will learn how both aerial and underwater military drones operate and get inside details about some of the missions they've completed.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
910L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Farm fields can span hundreds of acres. With so much area to cover, checking crops and livestock can be difficult. But with an agricultural drone, this job becomes much simpler. Young readers will discover how drones help farmers maximize efficiencies and bring abundant harvests.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
610L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The Internet connects computers across the world. You may have used it to surf the web or e-mail your friends. But how does it work? How can it send information around the globe? Read this book to find out!"--Back cover.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
The information you find online can sometimes feel overwhelming. Which online sources can you trust? How do you know which sites include the facts you're looking for? Learn the basics of how to do an effective online search, what to do if you have trouble finding information, and how to tell whether a source is reliable.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
730L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Websites include all kinds of interesting information. But how can you tell if a site is trustworthy? And how do you discern advertising from news? Learn to be a savvy Internet surfer with this book!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
990L
Language
English
Formats
Description
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 !
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
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...
