Jill Keppeler
Author
Series
Publisher
West 44 Books, an imprint of Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Matt and Dave are hard at work expanding their group's Minecraft base. However, while Dave wants to create a self-sustaining farm that they'll never have to leave if they don't want to, Matt wants to build a grand castle with all the bells and whistles...and a golden throne! Either way, they'll need a lot of materials. Now they just need to figure out how to agree and team up to get them.
Author
Series
Publisher
West 44 Books, an imprint of Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
For the first time, Matt, Dave, Jaz, and Kayla venture into the Minecraft world together. However, they all have different styles of playing. Jaz and Dave want to improve their home first, while Kayla and Matt want to explore. But four people need more resources than one--and after creepers destroy part of their base, they're going to have to learn to work together if they want to survive to return to the Minecraft world again.
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
All hornets are scary, but Japanese giant hornets are downright deadly. These massive flying insects are much bigger than the hornets in your backyard and can turn an ordinary day outside into a fight for survival. Readers will marvel at these horrible hornets, how they live, and how other animals try to fight them off. Full-color photographs show these terrifying creatures up close and personal, displaying just how large they are and what makes them...
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
In 2009, a deceptively simple block-based sandbox game first began appearing on computers. Now, eight years later, Minecraft is one of the best-selling games of all time. But how did this worldwide phenomenon come to be? Readers will learn about the game's creator, programmer Markus "Notch "Persson; Mojang, the company he founded to help make it a reality; and the team of people who've helped it reach its current popularity. Intriguing details, an...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Maria and Mike are bored. They like visiting their aunt on her ranch, but there's only so much to do, and they can't even play Minecraft. But when a mysterious librarian gives them a special map, the kids find themselves on an adventure they didn't expect: an adventure into a world right out of Minecraft itself! This graphic novel will intrigue young Minecraft fans with relatable characters and game-themed problem solving, and set the stage for further...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Brother and sister Mike and Maria have found their way out of the Minecraft cave system in which they discovered a magical portal from their world. Now they have a new challenge: a huge landscape in which to explore, build-and survive!"--
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
No one should take for granted the fact that Americans have the opportunity to say what we feel about issues. Young readers are taught in the social studies curriculum to engage in their community and be an active citizen, but how can they when they can't yet vote? This book teaches both the history of and necessity for activism in our society through easy-to-understand language.
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
The castles of Europe have become a long-lasting symbol of the hard work and ingenuity of medieval builders. This volume is a great way to learn all about the engineering principles needed to create these giant, enduring buildings. Readers will learn how to build arches, drawbridges, towers, and more. The photographs and illustrations show the historical period during which castles were built, as well as examples of castles constructed in Minecraft....
11) Black widows
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
The name black widow strikes fear into hearts of those living where these spiders reside. These fearsome arachnids have venom about 15 times more powerful than that of a rattlesnake! With their distinctive black bodies and red mark on their abdomens, black widows terrorize those afraid of spiders and their poisonous bites. This book explores how these creatures live, where to find them, and what they use all that venom for. It also gives readers a...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Heat is a form of energy that people are very familiar with. Heat makes our homes warm in winter. It helps us prepare food for dinner. Heat can also be dangerous, such as when a fire destroys a home or forest. In this book, readers will learn the physics behind the transfer of heat from one object to another-whether it's the sun warming our world or a stove burner heating water. Readers also explore how a change in temperature can change the characteristics...
13) Pirate legends
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Sorting the facts from the fiction in pirate legends can be tricky. Perhaps that s why pirates have never lost their appeal for readers; they re larger than life. This swashbuckling book presents some of the most exhilarating pirate lore, including historical legends, such as William Kidd and Grace O Malley. Fact boxes provide extra information about tales, while specially chosen images will truly captivate young buccaneers imaginations.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Tarantulas are the hairy spiders of many people's nightmares. Piranhas are a type of fish known for their razor-sharp teeth and fierce bite. A battle between these two animals would certainly make for an interesting fight. Readers of this stimulating book will learn about habitats, adaptations, and many other factors that could help determine who the champion of such a match would be. Bright photographs and concise facts hold readers' attention and...
16) The hills beyond
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Mike and Maria enjoy being able to visit their cozy base in the Minecraft-themed world they discovered. But they can see some distant hills from its windows, and they have to wonder: What's out there? Mike wants to find new animals and building materials, and Maria wants to discover enchanted books and ways to upgrade her armor."--