Keppeler, Jill

Dave Lee's friends like having adventures. Dave himself, however, isn't so sure about that. Still, he's curious enough about his friend Matt's special VR headset that he'll give it a try just to see the world of Minecraft. But survival is more than defeating monsters and building houses, and Dave knows that. He'll teach his friends too, and along the way, he might just have an adventure!.

Matt Lopez is an ordinary kid. He likes hanging out with his friends, playing Minecraft, and teasing his brother and sister. But when Matt buys a secondhand VR headset at a lawn sale and tries it out one night, he gets a huge surprise: he wakes up in the world of Minecraft! It'll take all his skills and smarts to stay alive, because gathering resources, putting together tools, and creating a safe spot to avoid nighttime monsters is far easier on screen than it is in reality. This exciting chapter book will grab Minecraft fans with game tips and tricks, an intriguing story, and engaging characters.

"China has the largest population of any country in the world, and it's just one of the amazing countries included in the region of East and Southeast Asia. From ancient dynasties to colonial powers, this book explores the historical events, movements, and people who have shaped this region. Readers will learn about what it means to be a citizen of the countries in this region, and how that compares and contrasts to citizenship in other areas of the world. This volume ignites the imagination through engaging text, fact-filled sidebars, vibrant photographs, and primary sources"--Provided by the publisher.

"Kayla Jackson has waited for her sister, Jaz, and her friends Matt and David to venture into the world of Minecraft with Matt's unusual VR headset. Now, she'll finally take a turn. But Kayla's not content with what they've already told her--she wants to learn more! Before she explores, though, she'll need more resources and more information. And maybe what she finds will help her friends, too"--Back cover.

Text and illustrations provide an introduction to leafy seadragons.

A biography of African American author and poet, Maya Angelou.

The term "Wild West" brings to mind certain images: cowboys, settlers, gunfights, and outlaws. But the American West wasn't always as wild as popular images and stories often suggest, and its famous heroes were sometimes its villains (and vice versa). In this informative volume, young readers will learn facts that bust the myths of the Old West, bringing a more realistic and diverse angle to tales of cowboys and Indians repeated in books, TV shows, and movies throughout the years.

"Sharks are among Earth's oldest creatures. They appeared at least 420 million years ago, that's 200 million years before the first dinosaurs! These organisms were quite different than the ferocious marine predators we know today. Readers will ... learn about these aquatic animals and how scientists think they survived against vicious marine reptiles such as pliosaurs."--Provided by publisher.

"Matt and Dave are hard at work expanding their group's Minecraft base. However, while Dave wants to create a self-sustaining farm they'll never need to leave, 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. Can the friends agree on a plan and work together to build the perfect base?"--Back cover.

Tells the inspiring and powerful story of the girl from rural Arkansas who rose to become one of the most beloved writers in the United States and the world. Through photographs and stories, young readers will learn more about the life and words of this amazing American storyteller.