ShockZone ™ - Games and Gamers
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The Brain-Boosting Benefits of Gaming
by Arie Kaplan
read by Various Readers
Part of the ShockZone ™ - Games and Gamers series
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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The Biggest Names of Video Games
by Arie Kaplan
read by Various Readers
Part of the ShockZone ™ - Games and Gamers series
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!
Audiobook
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The Wild World of Gaming Culture
by Arie Kaplan
read by Various Readers
Part of the ShockZone ™ - Games and Gamers series
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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The Epic Evolution of Video Games
by Arie Kaplan
read by Various Readers
Part of the ShockZone ™ - Games and Gamers series
Have you ever wondered what video games would be like if they never changed? The first games were little more than bouncing dots on a plain screen. Modern games include astonishing action, realistic environments, and epic story lines. Take a look at how video games have evolved over the years, and learn about the kinds of games we might be playing in the future.
Audiobook
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The Awesome Inner Workings of Video Games
by Arie Kaplan
read by Various Readers
Part of the ShockZone ™ - Games and Gamers series
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 his 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.
Audiobook
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The Crazy Careers of Video Game Designers
by Arie Kaplan
read by Various Readers
Part of the ShockZone ™ - Games and Gamers series
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.
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