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1) C D C?
Author
Language
English
Description
Letters, numbers, and symbols are used to create the sounds of words and simple sentences which U R expected to figure out with the aid of illustrations.
Author
Series
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
580L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (28 pages) : color illustrations, color map.
Language
English
Description
Have you ever heard of The Excited Burro or Ringel Ringel? These are games that children play in other countries. Children play different games in different parts of the world, but they all have fun! Vibrant photos, diagrams, maps, informational text, and interesting facts invite readers to learn the way children around the world play the same games as they do in this delightful nonfiction title.
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (48 pages) : color illustrations
Language
English
Description
Highlighting important milestones in video game history, this informational text examines the history of video games, from the very first computer game created in 1940, to modern-day games created for mobile platforms. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, this book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The detailed sidebars, fascinating images, and Dig Deeper section prompt students to...
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2009
Lexile measure
920L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
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.
6) Game design
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Lexile measure
820L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"From simple board games to the latest in video game technology makers are hard at work designing fun new ways to play. Readers will discover new processes, integrate visual information with text, and learn technical word meanings as they find out how games are designed and what makes a good game. They will also learn how to plan and create games of their own."--Publisher's web site.
7) Video Gaming
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Video games have come a long way since Atari launched Pong back in 1971. The Innovation Library helps expose students to the important concept of innovation. With the pace of change in the video game industry, even the youngest student has seen the impact of innovation on games that they enjoy.
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This book identifies and discusses five board games that each develop critical educational skills in reasoning, problem-solving, language arts, mathematics, social sciences and communication. They are the "super foods" of the board game world"--
Author
Pub. Date
1998
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
xi, 142 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Drama games are not staged plays but a dynamic form in which children explore their minds and the world around them. They can use their play-acting in sensory games, pantomimes, story games with puppets, in creating masks and costumes, and much more.
Drama games allow children to get more in touch with themselves and what they want to be, and are a delightful way to discover the freedom, creativity, and expression of acting- and living.
The Smart...
Author
Publisher
PublicAffairs
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
vi, 264 pages ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"Tetris is perhaps the most instantly recognizable, popular video game ever made. Sales of authorized copies total near $1 billion to date, and that is just a fraction of the money made from knockoffs and pirated versions. Based on an obscure board game, it was designed for early computers, became a hit on TV consoles, and soared in popularity with handheld devices like the Game Boy. Today it lives on in smartphones, tablets, and laptops. All this...
Author
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
xii, 306 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"Have you ever played the addictive card game SET? Have you ever wondered about the connections between games and mathematics? . . . The Joy of SET takes readers on a fascinating journey into this seemingly simple card game and reveals its surprisingly deep and diverse mathematical dimensions. Absolutely no mathematical background is necessary to enjoy this book - all you need is a sense of curiosity and adventure. Originally invented in 1974 by Marsha...
Author
Series
Publisher
Amsterdam University Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (208 pages)
Language
English
Description
The evolution of the game industry and changes in the advertising landscape in recent years have led to a keen interest of marketers in using digital games for advertising purposes. However, despite the increasing interest in this marketing strategy, the potential of digital games as a medium to convey advertising messages remains unexploited. Digital Gaming and the Advertising Landscape explores the different ways advertising messages can be embedded...
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